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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

By category, the Airbus Helicopters H130, Leonardo AW109 Trekker, and Leonardo AW119Kx are light single- or twin‑engine helicopters suited to short-range utility, tourism, EMS, and private transport, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions. In range terms, the Falcon 8X is in a different class, typically capable of roughly 6,400–6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop routes such as New York–Dubai under favorable conditions. The helicopters are measured in hundreds of nautical miles rather than thousands: the H130 commonly offers around 330–350 nm, the AW109 Trekker roughly 450–500 nm depending on configuration and reserves, and the AW119Kx typically around 300–350 nm. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Falcon 8X typically carries about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout (with maximums higher depending on certification), whereas the H130 is generally configured for up to 6–7 passengers plus pilot, the AW109 Trekker for about 6–7 passengers plus crew, and the AW119Kx for up to 6–7 passengers plus pilot, with layouts varying by mission equipment and seating choices.

SpecAIRBUS H130Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit3222
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 7.66$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew1211
Total Seats71788
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH1308XAW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3336450450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.64$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats51666
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)229936900
Standard Cabin Seats41466
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 3,805$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128516152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$ 62,500,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit3322
Min Crew1211
Total Seats71788
Max Cabin Seats51666
Standard Cabin Seats41466
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW307DPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition40004500
Horsepower952735917
No. of Engines1321
Fuel Capacity (gal)143152160
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.580.242.542.5
Overall Height (ft)11.126.111.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.135.535.5
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140