H125 vs R22 Beta II
The H125 leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus Helicopters H125 (introduced 2015) beside the Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II (introduced 1985) 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 H125 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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H125 vs R22 Beta II: the key differences
- The H125 delivers 76% more range (H125: 335 nm; R22 Beta II: 190 nm).
- The H125 delivers 35% more cruise speed (H125: 130 kt; R22 Beta II: 96 kt).
- The H125 delivers 200% more passenger capacity (H125: 6 seats; R22 Beta II: 2 seats).
- The H125 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1985 for the R22 Beta II), a gap of 30 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H125 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (4,960 lbs versus 1,370 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
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 H125 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 H125 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The R22 Beta II 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 R22 Beta II: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H125 or the R22 Beta II?
The H125 has the longer published range — 335 nm versus 190 nm for the R22 Beta II.
Does the H125 or R22 Beta II seat more passengers?
The H125 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 2 on the R22 Beta II.
Which is faster, the H125 or the R22 Beta II?
The H125 cruises faster, at 130 kt versus 96 kt for the R22 Beta II.
Which is newer, the H125 or the R22 Beta II?
The H125 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1985 for the R22 Beta II.
Is the H125 or the R22 Beta II the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H125 is the larger aircraft — 4,960 lbs versus 1,370 lbs for the R22 Beta II.
Should I buy the H125 or the R22 Beta II?
On published specifications the H125 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The R22 Beta II 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 R22 Beta II?
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.