Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Leonardo AW119Kx vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | AW119Kx | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $3,850,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 885 | $ 988 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 6.76 | $ 7.54 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 131 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 515 | 317 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | - | 3125 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 6283 | 6500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | - | 6900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | - | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | - | 3375 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | - | 3125 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | - | 1065 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | - | 2151 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 35.5 | 33.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 11.9 | 12 |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 42.5 | 40.6 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PT6B-37A | PW207E |
| Horsepower | 952 | 917 | 710 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4500 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 160 | 159 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | 65 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | - | - |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | - | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Skids | 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 | 131 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 131 | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 152 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 515 | 317 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | 515 | 317 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - | 3.4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | - | 2120 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 24000 | 21200 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | 11000 | 10650 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | 7300 | 8780 |