Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 530f
| Spec | AIRBUS H125 | AIRBUS H130 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | MD Helicopters MD 500E | MD Helicopters MD 530F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $4.48 | $ 2.95 | $ 3.59 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | H125 | H130 | SH09 | MD 500E | MD 530F |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 430 | 258 | 216 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $0.56 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | — | 1483 | 1509 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $627 | $ 398 | $ 480 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 140 | 135 | 134 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $3,500,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 7 | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | HTS 900 | 250-C20B | 250-C30 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 5500 | 3500 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 1020 | 420 | 650 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | — | 64 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 35 | 35 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | — | 30.9 | 32.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | — | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | — | 26.4 | 27.5 |