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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is typically positioned as a light twin for training, EMS, and short‑to‑medium utility work. It generally offers the shortest range of the three and the smallest cabin, most often carrying about six to seven passengers in a typical corporate/utility layout (or fewer when configured for EMS equipment), making it best suited to missions where compact size and lower operating footprint matter more than maximum cabin volume. The Airbus Helicopters H145 sits a step up in category as a larger light twin/midsize‑leaning utility helicopter with a notably roomier cabin and higher useful load. It commonly supports around eight to nine passengers in standard seating, and it usually provides the longest range among these three, aligning well with EMS, law enforcement, offshore support, and multi‑role utility missions that benefit from cabin space and endurance. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is also a light twin, often oriented toward fast corporate transport and versatile utility roles. Passenger capacity is generally similar to the H135 at about six to seven passengers, while range typically falls between the H135 and H145, depending on configuration and fuel options.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 7.40
Min Crew111
Total Seats9108
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135H145AW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342352450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats796
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)31244200
Standard Cabin Seats786
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000 $6,950,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats9108
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats796
Standard Cabin Seats786
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EPW207C
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Horsepower660894735
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)152
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.842.5
Overall Height (ft)12.61311.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.135.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8