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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine utility helicopter typically used for EMS, law enforcement, and short-to-medium transport. It generally offers a range on the order of roughly 350–400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it commonly carries about 8–9 passengers (plus pilots) in a high-density transport layout, with flexibility for medical or mission equipment. The Airbus Helicopters H175 sits in the super-medium class, aimed at offshore transport and longer-range passenger missions. It usually provides substantially greater range, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles, and a much larger cabin that often supports about 12–16 passengers, depending on interior and weight limits. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin designed around the NOTAR anti-torque system, often chosen for public safety and utility roles. Its typical range is shorter than the H145, often around 250–350 nautical miles, and passenger seating is commonly about 6–8, again depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H175MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 13.53$ 7.54
Min Crew121
Total Seats10188
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH145H175MD 902 Exlplorer
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352573317
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.75$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats9186
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420067973125
Standard Cabin Seats8166
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 2,016$ 988
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGarmin G500H
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130149131
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$17,900,000 $7,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew121
Total Seats10188
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9186
Standard Cabin Seats8166
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelArriel 2EPT6A-67EPW207E
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400035004000
Horsepower8941775710
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (gph)65
Fuel Capacity (gal)159
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.859.240.6
Overall Height (ft)1317.512
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.148.533.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166423.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.881.9