Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs Leonardo SH09 vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | AW109 Grand New | SH09 | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $ 7,800,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 1,140 | $627 | $ 988 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 7.31 | $4.48 | $ 7.54 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.91 | $0.56 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 156 | 140 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 464 | 430 | 317 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | - | - | 3125 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Max Passengers | - | - | 7 | - |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 7000 | 5842 | 6500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | - | 6170 | 6900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | - | 3300 | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | - | - | 3375 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | - | - | 3125 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 1278 | - | 1065 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | - | - | 2151 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 35.5 | - | 33.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 11.5 | - | 12 |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 42.5 | - | 40.6 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PW207C | HTS 900 | PW207E |
| Horsepower | 952 | 735 | 1020 | 710 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 | 5500 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 152 | - | 159 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 65 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | EFIS | EFIS | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | - | - |
| PFD | - | - | - | 1 |
| MFD | - | - | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 2 | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | - | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | - | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | - | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Retractable Wheels | - | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated | - | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | - | NOTAR |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 1 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 156 | 140 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 130 | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 156 | - | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 168 | 155 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 464 | 430 | 317 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | 464 | - | 317 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - | - | 3.4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | 1930 | - | 2120 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 16000 | - | 21200 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | 15600 | - | 10650 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | 10000 | - | 8780 |