Airbus H125 vs Bell 407GXi
The H125 flies further: 340 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407. The H125 has the bigger cabin: 106 cu ft against 85 cu ft for the Bell 407. The H125 is faster at high-speed cruise: 136 kts against 133 kts for the Bell 407.
H125 or Bell 407?
Which flies further, the H125 or the Bell 407?
The H125 flies further: 340 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407.
Which has the bigger cabin, the H125 or the Bell 407?
The H125 has the bigger cabin: 106 cu ft against 85 cu ft for the Bell 407.
Which is faster, the H125 or the Bell 407?
The H125 is faster at high-speed cruise: 136 kts against 133 kts for the Bell 407.
Which seats more passengers?
The Bell 407 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 5 for the H125.
Which is easier to charter in France?
89 H125 and 0 Bell 407 are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
H125 vs Bell 407 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the France's DGAC list of air carriers (13 January 2026).
| Specification | H125 Airbus Helicopters | Bell 407 Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 340 nm (630 km) (best) | 337 nm (624 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 136 kts (best) | 133 kts |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 120 kts |
| Maximum altitude | 23,000 ft (best) | 18,940 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 5 | 5 to 6 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin volume | 106 cu ft (best) | 85 cu ft |
| Baggage | Not published | 16 cu ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 1 × Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D (952 shp takeoff power) | 1 × Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 with dual-channel FADEC (674 shp takeoff, mechanical limit) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5,225 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 937 lb | Not published |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | Not published | 2018 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $2.9M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $1,826 | Not published |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On France charter list | 89 aircraft (best) | 0 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both helicopters at a glance
Airbus H125
- Seats
- 5 (max 6)
- Range
- 340 nm
- Cabin
- 106 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 89 in France
French operators: HBG France, SAF Hélicoptères, Héliberté HJS
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Bell 407GXi
- Seats
- 5 to 6 (max 6)
- Range
- 337 nm
- Cabin
- 85 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in France
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the H125 or the Bell 407?+
The H125 flies further: 340 nm against 337 nm for the Bell 407.
Which has the bigger cabin, the H125 or the Bell 407?+
The H125 has the bigger cabin: 106 cu ft against 85 cu ft for the Bell 407.
Which is faster, the H125 or the Bell 407?+
The H125 is faster at high-speed cruise: 136 kts against 133 kts for the Bell 407.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Bell 407 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 5 for the H125.
Which is easier to charter in France?+
89 H125 and 0 Bell 407 are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Airbus Helicopters: H125 technical information (airbus.com, accessed October 2026)
- Airbus Helicopters: H125 Technical Description, ref. 125 B3 25.101.01 E (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: Airbus Helicopters H125 (page modified June 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Airbus H125 specifications and Operating Cost Report (12 October 2026)
- AIN: Newest Version of AS350 Ecureuil/AStar Certified (8 September 2011)
- Bell 407GXi Product Specifications (Bell Textron, January 2025)
- Bell 407GXi fact sheet (Bell Textron, 2022/2023, via TA Distributors)
- AIN: FAA Approves Bell 407GXi, First Customer Delivery Made (29 October 2018)
- Bell press release via Airframer: Bell launches new Bell 407GXi (26 February 2018)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.R.512 Bell 206/407, Issue 4 (16 December 2019)
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