Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All six are light helicopters but fall into two broad categories: light single-engine (Airbus H130, Enstrom 480B-G, Leonardo SH09, MD 500E) and light/turbine utility with higher payload or noise advantages (MD 600N with NOTAR) plus the larger light single Robinson R66. For passenger capacity, the H130 is typically the most people-focused, commonly configured for a pilot plus up to six passengers (high-capacity sightseeing/corporate). The R66 generally seats a pilot plus four passengers, while the Enstrom 480B-G is usually a five-seat aircraft (pilot plus four). The SH09 is also generally in the five-seat class (pilot plus four). The MD 500E is typically five seats (pilot plus four) but is often operated with fewer seats to favor mission equipment. The MD 600N usually offers the most cabin utility in the MD line, commonly seating a pilot plus five passengers. On range, exact figures vary by fit and reserves, but the H130 and R66 are commonly viewed as longer-legged among these, the SH09 and Enstrom 480B-G sit in the mid-range, the MD 500E tends to trade range for performance and speed, and the MD 600N is generally mid-to-strong depending on configuration.