Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan
| Spec | Cessna Turbo Stationair | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | Cessna Caravan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.08 | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 3.07 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Cessna |
| Aircraft Name | 206 Turbo Stationair | H125 | H130 | Caravan |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 703 | 341 | 333 | 1070 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.18 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.38 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 174 | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 571 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 161 | 136 | 128 | 186 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $745,000 | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $2,355,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2189 | 2299 | 3305 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | Un-Pressurized |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | No |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | TIO-540-AJ1A | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | PT6A-114A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | JetFuel | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 350 | 847 | 952 | 675 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 143 | 143 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 31 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 28.3 | 42.5 | 41.5 | 37.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | — | — | 52.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.6 | — | — | 5.4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | — | — | 4.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.1 | — | — | 12.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 10 | 11.1 | 15 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 11 | — | — | 32 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 36.1 | 35.1 | — |