Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo AW119Kx vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | AW119Kx | R44 Raven I | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,850,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 885 | $ 248 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.76 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 131 | 108 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 515 | 300 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | - | 950 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | - | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 6283 | 2400 | 2500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | - | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | - | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | - | 1450 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | - | 950 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | - | 279 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | - | 671 | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.5 | 33 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PT6B-37A | O-540 | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 917 | 225 | 245 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4500 | 2200 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 160 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | - | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | - | - |
| MFD | - | 1 | - | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | - | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Skids | Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 131 | 108 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 131 | 100 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 152 | 130 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 515 | 300 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 515 | 258 | 257 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | - | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | - | 1000 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 24000 | 14000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11000 | 6400 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 7300 | - | - |