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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
Cockpit22—2—
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53—$ 4.06$ 2.36
Min Crew11—1—
Total Seats65264
Flight RulesVFRVFR—VFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellCurtiMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XZefhirMD 600NR44 Raven II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306319341300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71—$ 0.68$ 0.59
Max Cabin Seats5——5—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21891500—2000995
Standard Cabin Seats43—5—
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441—$ 545$ 257
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000H—Gyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136125—134109
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000$58,823 $3,400,000 $ 490,000
Cabin
Cockpit22—2—
Min Crew11—1—
Total Seats65—64
Max Cabin Seats5——5—
Standard Cabin Seats43—5—
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel—NoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2R—250-C47IO-540
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—JetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)50004000—20002200
Horsepower847505—715245
No. of Engines11—11
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.85—11829.5
Fuel Burn (gph)—32.3—41—
TBO (yrs)————12
Fuel Delivery————Fuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.48—36.938.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.65—9.710.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.137—27.533
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