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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119Kx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 7.31 | $ 7.40 | $ 6.76 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | AW109 Grand New | AW109 Trekker | AW119Kx |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 464 | 450 | 515 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,140 | $ 1,125 | $ 885 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Genesys Aerosystems | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 156 | 152 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $6,950,000 | $3,850,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207C | PW207C | PT6B-37A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4500 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 735 | 735 | 917 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 152 | 152 | 160 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 35.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | — | — | — |