Compare Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Cadet
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | H130 | R44 Cadet |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,450,000 | $344,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 640 | $ 238 |
| DOC / nm | $ 5.00 | $ 2.22 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 1.11 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 107 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 763 |
| Total Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Cockpit | 3 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5512 | 2200 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6724 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3307 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3206 | 1437 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2299 | 763 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 858 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1448 | 484 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.1 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.1 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 41.5 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | Arriel 2D | O-540 |
| Horsepower | 952 | 210 |
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 143 | 29.5 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro / Analog | - |
| GPS | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Cockpit | 3 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 128 | 107 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 125 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 333 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 333 | 257 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11250 | 8750 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 9700 | 5250 |