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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus H130 is a single‑engine light helicopter positioned for high passenger volume in its class, typically carrying a pilot plus up to 6–7 passengers, with a generally moderate range suited to short‑to‑medium missions. The Airbus H135 is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at higher redundancy and multi‑role use; it commonly seats a pilot plus about 5–6 passengers (or medical/utility interiors), and its range is broadly comparable to the H130, often similar or slightly greater depending on tanking and fit. Leonardo’s AW109 Grand New is a twin‑engine, higher‑speed light helicopter optimized for VIP and fast point‑to‑point work, usually accommodating a pilot plus about 5–7 passengers, with range typically in the same general bracket but often competitive on cruise efficiency. The AW109 Trekker is a modernized AW109 variant focused on versatility and operating economics (including skid gear), with similar passenger capacity and a comparable mission range profile to the Grand New, depending on configuration. The Leonardo AW119Kx is a single‑engine light helicopter that emphasizes useful load and cabin flexibility; it typically carries a pilot plus up to 6–7 passengers and offers a moderate range comparable to other single‑engine types in this group.

SpecAIRBUS H130AIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit32222
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 6.33$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew11111
Total Seats79888
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH130H135AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)333342464450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats57666
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22993124
Standard Cabin Seats47666
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 861$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHelionixEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128136156152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$6,150,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit32222
Min Crew11111
Total Seats79888
Max Cabin Seats57666
Standard Cabin Seats47666
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2B2+PW207CPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000400040004500
Horsepower952660735735917
No. of Engines12221
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.533.542.542.542.5
Overall Height (ft)11.112.611.511.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.13435.535.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173