Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs MD Helicopters MD 520N
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | H135 | MD 500E | MD 520N |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $6,150,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 2,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 861 | $ 398 | $ 416 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 6.33 | $ 2.95 | $ 3.38 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.85 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 135 | 123 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 258 | 210 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 1483 | 1764 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 5512 | 6570 | 3000 | 3350 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | 6570 | 3550 | 3850 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | 2646 | 2069 | 2000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 3446 | 1517 | 1586 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 3124 | 1483 | 1764 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 1110 | 403 | 403 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | 2014 | 1099 | 1380 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 34 | 26.4 | 27.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 33.5 | 30.9 | 31.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 173 | - | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | 250-C20B | 250-C20R |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 660 | 420 | 450 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | - | 64 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 35 | 35 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | - | 3-Axis | - | - |
| PFD | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| AHRS | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | - | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids | High Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | NOTAR |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 136 | 135 | 123 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 123 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | 140 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 342 | 258 | 210 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | 342 | 258 | 210 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | 1560 | 1770 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | - | 16000 | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | 13250 | 11300 | 9300 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | 7200 | 9500 | 5600 |