Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Robinson Helicopters R66 Marine
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | PC-12 NGX | R66 Marine |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $ 965,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 793 | $ 384 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 290 | 110 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 1866 | 350 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3692 | 1355 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Honeywell Primus Apex | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 10495 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 10450 | 2700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | 9921 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 9039 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 6803 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | 6758 | 1345 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 3692 | 1355 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 2235 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 2704 | 493 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | - | 862 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 988 | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | 53.33 | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | - | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 14 | 11.4 |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 47.25 | 38.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 4.9 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 5 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 16.9 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 50 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 40 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | - | 18 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | PT6E-67XP | RR300 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 1200 | 300 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 35 | - |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 5000 | 2000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | - | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | - | 73.6 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Honeywell Primus Apex | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | - | 1 | - |
| PFD | - | 2 | - |
| MFD | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | - | Optional | - |
| Lavatory Location | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 13100 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 5.8 | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | Hartzell | - |
| Prop Description | - | 5-Blade Comp | - |
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Retractable | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | - | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | - | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 290 | 110 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 225 | 110 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | - | 130 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 1866 | 350 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | - | 341 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 1057 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 4270 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2170 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | 1920 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 30000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | - | 10000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | - | 10000 |