Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo SH09
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | H135 | SH09 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 861 | $627 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $4.48 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $0.56 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 140 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 430 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | - |
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Max Passengers | - | - | 7 |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 6570 | 5842 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | 6570 | 6170 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | 2646 | 3300 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | 3446 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3124 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1110 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | 2014 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 34 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 12.6 | - |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 33.5 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 173 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | HTS 900 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 660 | 1020 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - |
| Autopilot | - | 3-Axis | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | - |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | - |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | High Skids | - |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | - |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | - |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 136 | 140 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 130 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 130 | - |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 140 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 342 | 430 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | 342 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | 3.6 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | 1560 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | 13250 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | 7200 | - |