Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H130 vs MD Helicopters MD 520N vs MD Helicopters MD 600N vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H130 | MD 520N | MD 600N | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $3,450,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $3,400,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 640 | $ 416 | $ 545 | $ 988 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 5.00 | $ 3.38 | $ 4.06 | $ 7.54 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 1764 | 2000 | 3125 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | 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 | 3350 | 4100 | 6500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6724 | 3850 | 4500 | 6900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 3307 | 2000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3206 | 1586 | 2100 | 3375 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 2299 | 1764 | 2000 | 3125 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 858 | 403 | 790 | 1065 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 1448 | 1380 | 1310 | 2151 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 35.1 | 27.4 | 27.5 | 33.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 11.1 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 12 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 41.5 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 40.6 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arriel 2D | 250-C20R | 250-C47 | PW207E |
| Horsepower | 847 | 952 | 450 | 715 | 710 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 143 | 64 | 118 | 159 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 35 | 41 | 65 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | - | - | - |
| PFD | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| MFD | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids | High Skids | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | NOTAR | NOTAR | NOTAR |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 128 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 125 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 155 | - | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 333 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 333 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 4 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1600 | - | 1350 | 2120 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 20000 | 20000 | 21200 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 11250 | 9300 | 11000 | 10650 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 9700 | 5600 | 6000 | 8780 |