Bell 505 vs Eurocopter H120
The Eurocopter H120 and Bell 505 Jet Ranger X are light single-turbine helicopters — the H120 has the enclosed Fenestron tail and refined cabin; the 505 is the modern Bell light single with a flat-floor cabin, Garmin avionics and strong value.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $1,790,000
- Range
- $1,423,540–$2,395,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 2017–2025
- For sale now
- 26
- Median asking
- $801,512
- Range
- $577,500–$949,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1999–2010
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Bell 505 | Eurocopter H120 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 8 | — |
| % Fatal | 50% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bell 505 | Eurocopter H120 |
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| Price Range | $1,423,540 – $2,395,000 | $577,500 – $949,000 |
| Category | Single Turbine Helicopter | Single Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 504 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 125 kts (232 km/h) | 122 kts (226 km/h) |
| Range | 340 nm (630 km) | 393 nm (728 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,680 lbs (1,669 kg) | 3,781 lbs (1,715 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 76.0 gal (288 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 30.0 GPH (114 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 3,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $80,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $400 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboshaft | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBell 505
Eurocopter H120
Which Should You Buy: Bell 505 or Eurocopter H120?
Bottom line: Choose the Bell 505 for modern avionics, a flat-floor cabin, strong support and competitive cost. Choose the H120 for the quiet Fenestron refinement, when its cabin and feel suit the mission — accepting a smaller, ageing fleet.
Pick the 505 if…
- Faster cruise — 125 kts vs 122 kts.
- More inventory — 26 listings vs 25.
Pick the H120 if…
- Budget matters — from $577,500 vs $1,423,540, you save ~$846,040.
- Longer range — 393 nm vs 340 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.