Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Leonardo AW109 Trekker vs Leonardo AW119Kx
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW119Kx |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 885 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.76 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 156 | 152 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 464 | 450 | 515 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | - | - | - |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 7000 | 7000 | 6283 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | - | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | - | - | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | - | - | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 1278 | 1278 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | - | - | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | - | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207C | PW207C | PT6B-37A |
| Horsepower | 660 | 735 | 735 | 917 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 152 | 152 | 160 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Garmin G1000H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 156 | 152 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 156 | 152 | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 168 | 152 | 152 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 464 | 450 | 515 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 464 | 450 | 515 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1930 | - | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 16000 | - | 24000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 15600 | 15200 | 11000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 10000 | 9600 | 7300 |