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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker vs Leonardo Aw119kx

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin mainly used for EMS, police, and corporate missions; it typically seats a pilot plus about 5–6 passengers and offers a moderate range suited to regional point‑to‑point work. The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is also a light twin but optimized for faster, more premium corporate transport; it generally carries around 6–7 passengers and provides a longer, more business‑oriented range than the H135. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker remains a light twin, positioned as a more utility‑leaning variant with skids and a simpler, ruggedized fit; passenger capacity is similar to the Grand New (about 6–7), while range is broadly comparable, often depending on cabin/mission equipment and tank options. The Leonardo AW119Kx differs by being a light single‑engine helicopter; it typically carries more people in a high‑density layout (often up to about 7 passengers plus pilot) and can be very effective for utility and cost‑sensitive missions, with range generally in the same broad class but mission‑dependent and typically less “executive‑cruise” oriented than the AW109 twins.

SpecAIRBUS H135AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 TrekkerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 6.76
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9888
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoLeonardo
Aircraft NameH135AW109 Grand NewAW109 TrekkerAW119Kx
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)342464450515
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.91$ 0.93$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats7666
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3124
Standard Cabin Seats7666
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,140$ 1,125$ 885
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISGenesys AerosystemsGarmin G1000H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136156152131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$ 7,800,000 $6,950,000 $3,850,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats9888
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7666
Standard Cabin Seats7666
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+PW207CPW207CPT6B-37A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400040004500
Horsepower660735735917
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)152152160
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.542.542.542.5
Overall Height (ft)12.611.511.511.9
Rotor Diameter (ft)3435.535.535.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173