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Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R66

The Airbus Helicopters H130 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter typically used for sightseeing, utility, and VIP transport; it generally offers the longest range of this group and the highest practical passenger capacity, commonly carrying a pilot plus up to six passengers depending on configuration and weight limits. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is also a light single-engine turbine and is often positioned as a modern, efficient trainer and light utility aircraft; its range is generally mid-pack and its typical seating is a pilot plus up to four passengers. The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light single-engine piston helicopter oriented toward training, personal transport, and light commercial work; it usually has the shortest range among these four and seats a pilot plus three passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine that bridges the gap between the R44 and larger turbines, offering more power and typically more range than the R44; it commonly seats a pilot plus four passengers, putting it ahead of the 505 in usable cabin volume while remaining below the H130 in total capacity.

SpecAIRBUS H130Bell 505 JetRanger XROBINSON R44 Raven IIROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 3.53$ 2.36$ 3.49
Min Crew111
Total Seats7545
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH130505 JetRanger XR44 Raven IIR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)333306300350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.71$ 0.59$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)229915009951355
Standard Cabin Seats433
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 441$ 257$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128125109110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$1,445,000$ 490,000$ 920,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Min Crew111
Total Seats7545
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats433
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNoNo
ModelArriel 2DArrius 2RIO-540RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelAvGasJetFuel
TBO (hrs)5000400022002000
Horsepower952505245300
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)14384.8529.573.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.3
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)41.542.4838.338.3
Overall Height (ft)11.110.6510.811.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.1373333
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)2.5