Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs MD Helicopters MD 500E

Airbus Helicopters H130
MD Helicopters MD 500E
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft TypeH130MD 500E
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,450,000$ 2,750,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 640$ 398
DOC / nm$ 5.00$ 2.95
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.74
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128135
Max Range (nm)333258
Useful Load (lbs)22991483
Total Seats74
Cockpit32
Standard Cabin Seats42
Max Cabin Seats53
Min Crew11
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)55123000
MTOW External Load (lbs)67243550
Max External Load (lbs)33072069
BEW (lbs)32061517
Useful Load (lbs)22991483
Fuel Capacity (lbs)858403
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)14481099
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.126.4
Overall Height (ft)11.18.7
Length (ft)41.530.9
Engine
No. of Engines11
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersMD Helicotpers
ModelArriel 2D250-C20B
Horsepower952420
FADECYesNo
TBO (hrs)50003500
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)14364
Fuel Burn (gph)-35
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G500HGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFR
Standby InstrumentGyro / Analog-
GPS1-
Transponder11
VHF Com11
VHF NAV1-
Cabin
Total Seats74
Cockpit32
Standard Cabin Seats42
Max Cabin Seats53
Min Crew11
Other
Gear TypeLow SkidsHigh Skids
Rotorhead3-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated
Tail RotorEnclosed Fenestron2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits-1
Airframe (Yrs)-1
Avionics (Yrs)-2
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)128135
Long Range Cruise (ktas)125135
Max Speed (Vne)155-
Max Range (nm)333258
Range Seats Full (nm)333258
Endurance (hrs)42.8
Max Climb Rate (fpm)16001770
Service Ceiling (ft)-16000
Hover IGE (ft)1125011300
Hover OGE (ft)97009500
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