Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | H135 | MD 500E | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $6,150,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 861 | $ 398 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 6.33 | $ 2.95 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 135 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 342 | 258 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3124 | 1483 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 2 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 3 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 6570 | 3000 | 2500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 6570 | 3550 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 2646 | 2069 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 3446 | 1517 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 3124 | 1483 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1110 | 403 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 2014 | 1099 | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 34 | 26.4 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 12.6 | 8.7 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 33.5 | 30.9 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 173 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2B2+ | 250-C20B | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 847 | 660 | 420 | 245 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 3500 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 64 | 29.5 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 35 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Helionix | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | 3-Axis | - | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | - | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | - | - |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 2 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 7 | 3 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Configuration | - | Green Interior | - | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | High Skids | High Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 1 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 136 | 135 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 130 | 135 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 140 | - | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 342 | 258 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 342 | 258 | 257 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.6 | 2.8 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | 1560 | 1770 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 16000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 13250 | 11300 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 7200 | 9500 | - |