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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed primarily at passenger transport, sightseeing, and utility work; it typically carries one pilot plus up to seven passengers in a spacious cabin, with a practical range on the order of roughly 330–360 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Leonardo AW119Kx is also a light single‑engine helicopter, positioned with strong hot‑and‑high performance and utility capability; it commonly seats one or two pilots with up to six or seven passengers, and its typical range is broadly similar, often around 330–370 nautical miles depending on tanks, payload, and mission profile. The Leonardo SH09 (formerly the Kopter SH09, now under Leonardo) is a newer‑generation light single‑engine design targeting modern avionics and efficiency for corporate, EMS, and utility roles; it is generally configured for one or two pilots with up to six to eight occupants depending on layout, and published range figures are commonly in the same class, roughly around 300–400 nautical miles, varying with final certification data and options.

SpecAIRBUS H130AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 6.76$4.48
Min Crew111
Total Seats788
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH130AW119KxSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)333515430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.84$0.56
Max Cabin Seats566
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2299
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 885$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128131140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit322
Min Crew111
Total Seats788
Max Cabin Seats56
Standard Cabin Seats466
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DPT6B-37AHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500045005500
Horsepower9529171020
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)143160
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.542.5
Overall Height (ft)11.111.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.135.5