Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 530f
| Spec | AIRBUS H130 | Bell 505 JetRanger X | MD Helicopters MD 530F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 3.53 | $ 3.59 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | H130 | 505 JetRanger X | MD 530F |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 306 | 216 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — | 3 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 1500 | 1509 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 441 | $ 480 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 125 | 134 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | No |
| Model | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2R | 250-C30 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 505 | 650 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 84.85 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 32.3 | 35 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 42.48 | 32.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 10.65 | 8.7 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 37 | 27.5 |
| 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 | — |