Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II

Airbus Helicopters H135
Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft TypeH135R44 Raven II
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$ 490,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 257
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 2.36
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.59
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136109
Max Range (nm)342300
Useful Load (lbs)3124995
Total Seats94
Cockpit2-
Standard Cabin Seats7-
Max Cabin Seats7-
Min Crew1-
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixGyro / Analog
Flight RulesIFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)65702500
MTOW External Load (lbs)6570-
Max External Load (lbs)2646-
BEW (lbs)34461505
Useful Load (lbs)3124995
Fuel Capacity (lbs)1110279
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)2014716
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)3433
Overall Height (ft)12.610.8
Length (ft)33.538.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173-
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)-2.5
Engine
No. of Engines21
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
ModelArrius 2B2+IO-540
Horsepower660245
FADECYesNo
TBO (hrs)40002200
TBO (yrs)-12
Fuel TypeJetFuelAvGas
Fuel Delivery-Fuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)-29.5
Avionics
Flight DeckHelionixGyro / Analog
Flight RulesIFRVFR
Standby InstrumentDigital-
Autopilot3-Axis-
PFD2-
GPS1-
AHRS1-
Transponder11
VHF Com11
VHF NAV1-
Cabin
Total Seats94
Cockpit2-
Standard Cabin Seats7-
Max Cabin Seats7-
Min Crew1-
ConfigurationGreen Interior-
Other
Gear TypeHigh SkidsSkids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated2-Blade Teetoring
Tail RotorEnclosed Fenestron2-Blade
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136109
Long Range Cruise (ktas)130100
Max Speed (Vne)140130
Max Range (nm)342300
Range Seats Full (nm)342257
Endurance (hrs)3.6-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)15601000
Service Ceiling (ft)-14000
Hover IGE (ft)132508950
Hover OGE (ft)7200-
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