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 the US?
384 H125 and 558 Bell 407 are on the US Part 135 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 FAA Part 135 list (2 September 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 the US charter list | 384 aircraft | 558 aircraft (best) |
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
- 384 in the US
US operators: Air Methods, Temsco Helicopters, REACH Air Medical Services, LLC.
H125 specs, interior and price →
Bell 407GXi
- Seats
- 5 to 6 (max 6)
- Range
- 337 nm
- Cabin
- 85 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 558 in the US
US operators: Air Methods, Med-Trans, Air Evac EMS
Bell 407 specs, interior and price →Compare with other helicopters
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 the US?+
384 H125 and 558 Bell 407 are on the US Part 135 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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