Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 520n vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer
| Spec | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 505 JetRanger X | MD Helicopters MD 520N | MD Helicopters MD 600N | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 3.53 | $ 3.38 | $ 4.06 | $ 7.54 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | H135 | 505 JetRanger X | MD 520N | MD 600N | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 306 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 1500 | 1764 | 2000 | 3125 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 441 | $ 416 | $ 545 | $ 988 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 125 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $3,400,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | No | No | No |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arrius 2R | 250-C20R | 250-C47 | PW207E |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 660 | 505 | 450 | 715 | 710 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 32.3 | 35 | 41 | 65 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 84.85 | 64 | 118 | 159 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 42.48 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 40.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 10.65 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 12 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 37 | 27.4 | 27.5 | 33.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 137 | — | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 6.51 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4.66 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 2.75 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 7.17 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 18 | — | — | — |