Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Md Helicopters Md 530f
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H125 | MD Helicopters MD 530F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 9.31 | $ 4.61 | $ 3.59 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | H145 | H125 | MD 530F |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 352 | 341 | 216 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 1,210 | $ 627 | $ 480 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 130 | 136 | 134 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $10,200,000 | $3,200,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 4200 | 2189 | 1509 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW207C | Arriel 2E | Arriel 2D | 250-C30 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 894 | 847 | 650 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | — | 143 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 35 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 44.8 | 42.5 | 32.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 13 | 10 | 8.7 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 27.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 166 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 46.8 | — | — |