H145 vs 407GXi
The H145 leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus Helicopters H145 (introduced 2014) beside the Bell Textron 407GXi (introduced 2018) 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 H145 carries more passengers. undefined
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H145 vs 407GXi: the key differences
- The H145 delivers 5% more range (H145: 348 nm; 407GXi: 330 nm).
- The H145 delivers 5% more cruise speed (H145: 140 kt; 407GXi: 133 kt).
- The H145 delivers 57% more passenger capacity (H145: 11 seats; 407GXi: 7 seats).
- The 407GXi is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2014 for the H145), a gap of 4 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H145 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (7,903 lbs versus 5,250 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the H145 runs 2 engines against 1 on the 407GXi — 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 H145 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 H145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi 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.
H145 vs 407GXi: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H145 or the 407GXi?
The H145 has the longer published range — 348 nm versus 330 nm for the 407GXi.
Does the H145 or 407GXi seat more passengers?
The H145 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 7 on the 407GXi.
Which is faster, the H145 or the 407GXi?
The H145 cruises faster, at 140 kt versus 133 kt for the 407GXi.
Which is newer, the H145 or the 407GXi?
The 407GXi is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2014 for the H145.
Is the H145 or the 407GXi the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H145 is the larger aircraft — 7,903 lbs versus 5,250 lbs for the 407GXi.
Should I buy the H145 or the 407GXi?
On published specifications the H145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi 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 H145 vs 407GXi?
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