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Airbus Acj320 vs Md Helicopters Md 530f

The Airbus ACJ330neo and the MD Helicopters MD 530F sit in entirely different aircraft categories. The ACJ330neo is a long‑range, widebody VIP airliner derivative designed for intercontinental travel with airline-level comfort and extensive cabin customization, while the MD 530F is a light, single‑engine utility helicopter optimized for short-range missions such as patrol, training, light transport, and operations from confined or unimproved sites. In range, the ACJ330neo is built for long nonstop legs measured in thousands of nautical miles, enabling true global routing with few stops depending on configuration. The MD 530F’s range is comparatively short, typically a few hundred nautical miles, and it is more sensitive to payload, reserve requirements, and hover/mission profiles. Passenger capacity also differs dramatically. The ACJ330neo can be configured to carry a small number of VIPs in very spacious layouts or a much larger group in higher-density arrangements, whereas the MD 530F generally carries a pilot plus a small number of passengers, with practical seating usually limited to a handful.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoMD Helicopters MD 530F
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 3.59
Min Crew41
Total Seats124
ManufacturerAirbusMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoMD 530F
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000216
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats353
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)288001509
Standard Cabin Seats82
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 480
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesGarmin G500H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470134
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$ 3,400,000
Flight RulesVFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats104
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats353
Standard Cabin Seats82
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27250-C30
TBO (hrs)On-Condition2000
Thrust (lbs)29000
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower650
Fuel Burn (gph)35
Fuel Capacity (gal)64
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.332.2
Wingspan (ft)117.5
Cabin Width (ft)12.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.4
Cabin Length (ft)91
Overall Height (ft)38.588.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324
Rotor Diameter (ft)27.5