Compare Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 505 JetRanger X vs MD Helicopters MD 500E
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H125 | 505 JetRanger X | MD 500E |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,200,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 2,750,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 627 | $ 441 | $ 398 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.61 | $ 3.53 | $ 2.95 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 125 | 135 |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 306 | 258 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 1500 | 1483 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | - | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 4960 | 3680 | 3000 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6172 | 4475 | 3550 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3086 | 2000 | 2069 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2816 | 2180 | 1517 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2189 | 1500 | 1483 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 568.5 | 403 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1551 | 931.5 | 1099 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 250 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 37 | 26.4 |
| Width (ft) | - | 6.51 | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10 | 10.65 | 8.7 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 42.48 | 30.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 2.75 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 4.66 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 7.17 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 137 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 18 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2R | 250-C20B |
| Horsepower | 847 | 505 | 420 |
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 3500 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 84.85 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 32.3 | 35 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | Digital | - |
| EFIS | - | GEA-71H | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | - |
| PFD | - | 1 | - |
| MFD | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | - | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | 1 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 125 | 135 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 112 | 135 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 134 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 306 | 258 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 336 | 306 | 258 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1773 | - | 1770 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 18610 | 16000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 14450 | 11300 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11150 | 10460 | 9500 |