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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a single‑engine light helicopter best suited to short regional hops, sightseeing, and point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. Its practical range is roughly 300–400 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries a pilot plus about six to seven passengers in a high‑visibility cabin layout. The Leonardo AW119Kx is also a single‑engine light helicopter, generally positioned for utility, training, EMS, and executive shuttle work; its range is broadly similar, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles, and it usually accommodates a pilot with about six to seven passengers, with flexibility depending on interior configuration and mission equipment. By contrast, the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental travel between major airports. It offers a range on the order of about 6,000+ nautical miles and is typically configured for around 12–16 passengers (with higher maximum seating possible), delivering far greater speed, altitude, and weather capability than either helicopter.

SpecAIRBUS H130Dassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 7.66$ 6.76
Min Crew121
Total Seats7178
Flight RulesVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft NameH1308XAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3336450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.64$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats5166
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)229936900
Standard Cabin Seats4146
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 3,805$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128516131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$ 62,500,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit332
Min Crew121
Total Seats7178
Max Cabin Seats5166
Standard Cabin Seats4146
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPW307DPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition4500
Horsepower952917
No. of Engines131
Fuel Capacity (gal)143160
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.580.242.5
Overall Height (ft)11.126.111.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.135.5
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