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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H125 and Leonardo AW119Kx are single‑engine light utility helicopters in a higher performance class than the Robinson R44 variants. In category terms, the H125 is commonly used for utility, lifting, and high‑hot operations; the AW119Kx is a fast, spacious single‑engine light helicopter often positioned toward executive and EMS support roles. Both typically offer longer range than the Robinsons, with the AW119Kx and H125 generally in the roughly 400–600 km class depending on tanks, payload, and reserves, while the R44s are usually closer to roughly 450–560 km depending on configuration and operating conditions. For passenger capacity, the H125 and AW119Kx are typically configured for about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot (layouts vary), whereas the Robinson R44 Raven I and Raven II are four‑seat aircraft in total, commonly one pilot plus up to three passengers. Between the Robinson models, the Raven II is the updated, higher‑gross‑weight, more powerful variant, which can translate into better performance and practical range flexibility than the Raven I, though both remain in the same basic light piston category.

SpecAIRBUS H125AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 6.76$ 2.30$ 2.36
Min Crew11
Total Seats6844
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125AW119KxR44 Raven IR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341515300300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.84$ 0.57$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats56
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2189950995
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 885$ 248$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136131108109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000 $3,850,000 $ 412,000$ 490,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats6844
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats46
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNo
ModelArriel 2DPT6B-37AO-540IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)5000450022002200
Horsepower847917225245
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14316029.529.5
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.538.338.3
Overall Height (ft)1011.910.810.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.135.53333
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.52.5