Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 505 JetRanger X vs MD Helicopters MD 520N vs MD Helicopters MD 600N vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | 505 JetRanger X | MD 520N | MD 600N | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $1,445,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $3,400,000 | $7,250,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 441 | $ 416 | $ 545 | $ 988 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 3.53 | $ 3.38 | $ 4.06 | $ 7.54 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 125 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 306 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 1500 | 1764 | 2000 | 3125 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | - | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 3680 | 3350 | 4100 | 6500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 4475 | 3850 | 4500 | 6900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 2000 | 2000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 2180 | 1586 | 2100 | 3375 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 1500 | 1764 | 2000 | 3125 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 568.5 | 403 | 790 | 1065 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 931.5 | 1380 | 1310 | 2151 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | 250 | - | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 37 | 27.4 | 27.5 | 33.9 |
| Width (ft) | - | 6.51 | - | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 10.65 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 12 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 42.48 | 31.4 | 36.9 | 40.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 2.75 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 4.66 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 7.17 | - | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 137 | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arrius 2R | 250-C20R | 250-C47 | PW207E |
| Horsepower | 660 | 505 | 450 | 715 | 710 |
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 3500 | 2000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 84.85 | 64 | 118 | 159 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 32.3 | 35 | 41 | 65 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | Garmin G1000H | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | - | - |
| EFIS | - | GEA-71H | - | - | - |
| FMS | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | - | - | - | - |
| PFD | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| MFD | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Flight Director | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | - | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - | - | - |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | Low Skids | High Skids | High Skids | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | NOTAR | NOTAR | NOTAR |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 125 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 112 | 123 | 134 | 131 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 134 | - | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 306 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 306 | 210 | 341 | 317 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | - | - | 1350 | 2120 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 18610 | 20000 | 20000 | 21200 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 14450 | 9300 | 11000 | 10650 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | 10460 | 5600 | 6000 | 8780 |