H225 Super Puma vs AW119Kx
The H225 Super Puma leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma (introduced 2004) and the Leonardo Helicopters AW119Kx (introduced 2000) 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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H225 Super Puma vs AW119Kx: the key differences
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 6% more range (H225 Super Puma: 540 nm; AW119Kx: 511 nm).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 5% more cruise speed (H225 Super Puma: 142 kt; AW119Kx: 135 kt).
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 171% more passenger capacity (H225 Super Puma: 19 seats; AW119Kx: 7 seats).
- The H225 Super Puma is the newer design (introduced 2004 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx), a gap of 4 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 6,283 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the H225 Super Puma runs 2 engines against 1 on the AW119Kx — 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 AW119Kx 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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H225 Super Puma vs AW119Kx: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H225 Super Puma or the AW119Kx?
The H225 Super Puma has the longer published range — 540 nm versus 511 nm for the AW119Kx.
Does the H225 Super Puma or AW119Kx seat more passengers?
The H225 Super Puma carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 7 on the AW119Kx.
Which is faster, the H225 Super Puma or the AW119Kx?
The H225 Super Puma cruises faster, at 142 kt versus 135 kt for the AW119Kx.
Which is newer, the H225 Super Puma or the AW119Kx?
The H225 Super Puma is the newer design, introduced in 2004 versus 2000 for the AW119Kx.
Is the H225 Super Puma or the AW119Kx the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H225 Super Puma is the larger aircraft — 24,251 lbs versus 6,283 lbs for the AW119Kx.
Should I buy the H225 Super Puma or the AW119Kx?
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 AW119Kx 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 H225 Super Puma vs AW119Kx?
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.