Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 407gxi vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H135 is a light twin used for EMS and corporate work, typically carrying about 5–7 passengers (plus pilots) with a practical range around 300–400 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Bell 407GXi is a light single optimized for utility and VIP transport, commonly seating about 5–6 passengers with a similar roughly 300–350 nm class range. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single with a smaller cabin, usually 4–5 passengers, and generally shorter legs, often around 200–300 nm. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin with a roomier, quieter cabin, typically 5–7 passengers, and range broadly comparable to other light twins, roughly 300–400 nm. The Robinson R66 is a light single positioned for owner-operators and light commercial roles, typically 4 passengers, with range often around 300 nm. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin for offshore and executive missions, carrying about 8–12 passengers with longer range, commonly in the 400+ nm class.