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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Sh09

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is typically positioned as a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate missions where redundancy and a quiet, spacious cabin matter; it generally offers moderate range and commonly seats a pilot plus about five to six passengers depending on interior and mission kit. The Bell 407GXi is a light single-engine helicopter, often chosen for lower operating cost and strong hot-and-high performance; it usually delivers a comparable or slightly better practical range than many light twins in this class, but passenger capacity is typically around five plus pilot in standard configurations. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a light twin with a stronger emphasis on speed and premium passenger transport; it generally carries about six to seven passengers plus crew and offers competitive range for corporate and utility roles. The Leonardo SH09 is a new-generation light single intended as a modern, efficient utility and private platform; it is generally expected to seat about five passengers plus pilot with a range aligned with other light singles, though final in-service figures depend on certification and customer configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H135Bell 407GXiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 4.43$ 7.40$4.48
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9688
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135407GXiAW109 TrekkerSH09
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-Development
Max Range (nm)342337450430
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.93$0.56
Max Cabin Seats7566
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)31242300
Standard Cabin Seats7566
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 589$ 1,125$627
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixGarmin G1000H NXIGenesys AerosystemsEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136133152140
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$3,225,000 $6,950,000 $3,500,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9688
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats756
Standard Cabin Seats7566
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+M250-C47E/4PW207CHTS 900
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000350040005500
Horsepower6608627351020
No. of Engines2121
Fuel Burn (gph)46
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.8152
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.541.442.5
Overall Height (ft)12.610.211.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)343535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173125
Width (ft)25.4
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16