H125 vs 412EPX
The H125 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus Helicopters H125 (introduced 2015) beside the Bell Textron 412EPX (introduced 1981) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the 412EPX carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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H125 vs 412EPX: the key differences
- The 412EPX delivers 20% more range (H125: 335 nm; 412EPX: 402 nm).
- The H125 delivers 7% more cruise speed (H125: 130 kt; 412EPX: 122 kt).
- The 412EPX delivers 117% more passenger capacity (H125: 6 seats; 412EPX: 13 seats).
- The H125 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1981 for the 412EPX), a gap of 34 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The 412EPX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (11,900 lbs versus 4,960 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the H125 runs 1 engine against 2 on the 412EPX — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the 412EPX seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the 412EPX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H125 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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H125 vs 412EPX: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H125 or the 412EPX?
The 412EPX has the longer published range — 402 nm versus 335 nm for the H125.
Does the H125 or 412EPX seat more passengers?
The 412EPX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 13 seats, compared with 6 on the H125.
Which is faster, the H125 or the 412EPX?
The H125 cruises faster, at 130 kt versus 122 kt for the 412EPX.
Which is newer, the H125 or the 412EPX?
The H125 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1981 for the 412EPX.
Is the H125 or the 412EPX the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the 412EPX is the larger aircraft — 11,900 lbs versus 4,960 lbs for the H125.
Should I buy the H125 or the 412EPX?
On published specifications the 412EPX leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H125 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the H125 vs 412EPX?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.