Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H135 | H145 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 861 | $ 1,210 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 342 | 352 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3124 | 4200 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 6570 | 8378 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6570 | 8378 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 2646 | 3527 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3446 | 4231 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3124 | 4200 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1110 | 1434 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2014 | 2492 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 34 | 36.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 12.6 | 13 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 44.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 173 | 166 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 46.8 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E |
| Horsepower | 847 | 660 | 894 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Helionix | EFIS |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | Digital |
| Autopilot | - | 3-Axis | 4-Axis |
| PFD | - | 2 | 2 |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 1 | 3 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | Green Interior |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | High Skids | High Skids | Retractable Wheels |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 130 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 130 | 127 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 140 | 143 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 342 | 352 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 342 | 352 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1560 | 925 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 13250 | 12550 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 7200 | 8750 |