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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Enstrom Helicotper 280fx Shark vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Aw119kx vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All models listed are light helicopters, but they span piston, turbine, and a few specialized configurations. The Robinson R22 Beta II and Enstrom 280FX are piston-powered two-seat trainers with the shortest typical ranges. The Bell 505, Robinson R44 Raven I, Enstrom 480B-G, and MD 500E are light utility/family-size aircraft generally seating four to five, offering moderate range suitable for regional missions. The Robinson R66, Leonardo AW119Kx, Airbus H125, and MD 600N are larger light single-engine turbines (the MD 600N uses a NOTAR anti-torque system) typically configured for five to seven occupants depending on layout, and they generally provide longer range and better hot-and-high performance than piston types. The H125 and AW119Kx are commonly viewed at the top of this light-single utility class for payload and mission flexibility, with correspondingly strong range. The Leonardo SH09 is also a light single with seating typically around five to seven and range in the same general tier as other modern light turbines, depending on final configuration and fuel fit.

SpecAIRBUS H125Bell 505 JetRanger XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 3.53$ 6.76$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 1.80$ 2.30$ 3.49
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats658846245
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125505 JetRanger XAW119KxSH09MD 500EMD 600NR22 Beta IIR44 Raven IR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341306515430258341250300350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.71$ 0.84$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.57$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats56635
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21891500148320004909501355
Standard Cabin Seats4366253
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 441$ 885$627$ 398$ 545$ 173$ 248$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13612513114013513496108110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$1,445,000 $3,850,000 $3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 312,000$ 412,000$ 920,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew1111111
Total Seats658846245
Max Cabin Seats5635
Standard Cabin Seats4366253
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RPT6B-37AHTS 900250-C20B250-C47O-360O-540RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGasJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004500550035002000200022002000
Horsepower8475059171020420715131225300
No. of Engines111111111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.851606411811529.573.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.33541
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedCarbureted
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.542.4842.530.936.928.538.338.3
Overall Height (ft)1010.6511.98.79.78.810.811.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13735.526.427.525.23333
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)13750
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1818
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1.52.5