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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Curti Zefhir vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H125 sits in the light single-engine utility category and is typically configured for one pilot plus up to five to six passengers, with a generally longer practical range than most small piston trainers. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is also a light single-engine turbine, commonly carrying one pilot plus up to four passengers, and offers a moderate range suited to training, patrol, and short-to-medium missions. The Curti Zefhir is a very light helicopter (often positioned for training/recreational use), usually limited to two seats, and its range is comparatively short. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light single-engine turbine with a higher-capacity cabin than the 505, often arranged for one pilot plus up to five to six passengers, and it generally provides a solid medium range for utility and air-taxi roles. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light single-engine piston helicopter, typically seating one pilot plus three passengers, with a moderate range that is usually less than comparable turbine singles but competitive for training and private transport.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XCurti ZefhirMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R44 Raven II
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 4.06$ 2.36
Min Crew111
Total Seats65264
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellCurtiMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XZefhirMD 600NR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306319341300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats55
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218915002000995
Standard Cabin Seats435
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 545$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125134109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000$58,823 $3,400,000 $ 490,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats6564
Max Cabin Seats55
Standard Cabin Seats435
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2R250-C47IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)5000400020002200
Horsepower847505715245
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.8511829.5
Fuel Burn (gph)32.341
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4836.938.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.659.710.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13727.533
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)137
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5