Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New | AIRBUS H135 | ROBINSON R44 Raven II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.31 | $ 6.33 | $ 2.36 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Airbus Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | AW109 Grand New | H135 | R44 Raven II |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 464 | 342 | 300 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.91 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,140 | $ 861 | $ 257 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Helionix | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 156 | 136 | 109 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,800,000 | $6,150,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3124 | 995 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 7 | — |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW207C | Arrius 2B2+ | IO-540 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 2200 |
| Horsepower | 735 | 660 | 245 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 152 | — | 29.5 |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.5 | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 34 | 33 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 2.5 |