H130 vs H225 Super Puma
The H225 Super Puma leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus Helicopters H130 (introduced 2012) and the Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma (introduced 2004) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the H225 Super Puma carries more passengers. The spec-by-spec breakdown below is followed by a mission-fit read and a buyer's recommendation.
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H130 vs H225 Super Puma: the key differences
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 61% more range (H130: 335 nm; H225 Super Puma: 540 nm).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 9% more cruise speed (H130: 130 kt; H225 Super Puma: 142 kt).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 138% more passenger capacity (H130: 8 seats; H225 Super Puma: 19 seats).
- The H130 is the newer design (introduced 2012 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (24,251 lbs versus 5,070 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the H130 runs 1 engine against 2 on the H225 Super Puma — 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 H225 Super Puma 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 H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H130 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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H130 vs H225 Super Puma: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H130 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H225 Super Puma has the longer published range — 540 nm versus 335 nm for the H130.
Does the H130 or H225 Super Puma seat more passengers?
The H225 Super Puma carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 8 on the H130.
Which is faster, the H130 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H225 Super Puma cruises faster, at 142 kt versus 130 kt for the H130.
Which is newer, the H130 or the H225 Super Puma?
The H130 is the newer design, introduced in 2012 versus 2004 for the H225 Super Puma.
Is the H130 or the H225 Super Puma the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft — 24,251 lbs versus 5,070 lbs for the H130.
Should I buy the H130 or the H225 Super Puma?
On published specifications the H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H130 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 H130 vs H225 Super Puma?
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.