As a mechanic with both type ratings i can say those are two good helicopters but the 206 is nothing close to an H125. Cost wise the H125 is more expensive for maintenance but it "brakes down" less than a 206 so it's even closer at the end. Imo the 350 (that's how we still call it) it's the best light single engine helicopter on the market by far.
AS350/H125 all the way. European engineering is always better than US. Can't believe US still use two blades. Just like they still use pushrod engines in cars.
Is the Airbus H125’s higher 2018 model list-price of $3.05m* justified by its performance over the $2.49m* Bell 206L-4? (* 2018 model list prices from Vref) Let us know in the comments down below
@@delcassie1337 using the prices shown, it's $560k difference. Besides, the comparison is a little off if we're comparing a B3e to an L-4. The B2 and L-4 comparison would be a little more level. Compare the B3 to a 407.
As a mechanic with both type ratings i can say those are two good helicopters but the 206 is nothing close to an H125. Cost wise the H125 is more expensive for maintenance but it "brakes down" less than a 206 so it's even closer at the end. Imo the 350 (that's how we still call it) it's the best light single engine helicopter on the market by far.
Love em' both.
AS350/H125 all the way. European engineering is always better than US. Can't believe US still use two blades. Just like they still use pushrod engines in cars.
They don't make the Bell 206 anymore. They make the Bell 407.
And the 429 Global Ranger.
Compare apples to apples. The Bell 407 is probably the most comparable to the AStar.
Eurocopter the best
Bell all the way!!!!
Is the Airbus H125’s higher 2018 model list-price of $3.05m* justified by its performance over the $2.49m* Bell 206L-4?
(* 2018 model list prices from Vref)
Let us know in the comments down below
Price doesn't come into it. Its performance and quality that matter. If you have that sort of money to spend, $50k is a small price to pay.
@@delcassie1337 using the prices shown, it's $560k difference. Besides, the comparison is a little off if we're comparing a B3e to an L-4. The B2 and L-4 comparison would be a little more level. Compare the B3 to a 407.
Compare apples to apples. The Bell 407 is probably the most comparable to the AStar.