Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Robinson Helicopters R66
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | Bell 407GXi | Bell 505 JetRanger X | MD Helicopters MD 500E | ROBINSON R66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 4.43 | $ 3.53 | $ 2.95 | $ 3.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bell | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | 407GXi | 505 JetRanger X | MD 500E | R66 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 337 | 306 | 258 | 350 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 2300 | 1500 | 1483 | 1355 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 589 | $ 441 | $ 398 | $ 384 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H NXI | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 133 | 125 | 135 | 110 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $3,225,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 920,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel | No | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | M250-C47E/4 | Arrius 2R | 250-C20B | RR300 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 | 4000 | 3500 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 862 | 505 | 420 | 300 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 127.8 | 84.85 | 64 | 73.6 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 46 | 32.3 | 35 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 41.4 | 42.48 | 30.9 | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 10.2 | 10.65 | 8.7 | 11.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 35 | 37 | 26.4 | 33 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 25.4 | 6.51 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 5 | 4.66 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 3.9 | 2.75 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 125 | 137 | — | 50 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 16 | 18 | — | 18 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 7.17 | — | — |