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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 520n vs Md Helicopters Md 600n

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a larger, twin‑engine light utility helicopter in the 3–4‑ton class, typically configured for about 8–10 passengers (plus one or two pilots), and it generally offers the longest practical range of the group, commonly in the mid‑300 nautical mile range depending on tanking and mission profile. The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at training and private/corporate use; it usually carries around 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a typical range around the low‑to‑mid‑300 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters MD 520N is a light, single‑engine NOTAR helicopter (no tail rotor), commonly used for law enforcement and utility work; it generally seats about 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range often around the high‑200 to low‑300 nautical miles. The MD 600N is a larger single‑engine NOTAR utility helicopter, typically carrying about 6–7 passengers plus a pilot, with range broadly similar to the others, often around roughly 300 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H145Bell 505 JetRanger XMD Helicopters MD 520NMD Helicopters MD 600N
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 3.53$ 3.38$ 4.06
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10546
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameH145505 JetRanger XMD 520NMD 600N
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352306210341
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.71$ 0.85$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats935
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4200150017642000
Standard Cabin Seats8325
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 441$ 416$ 545
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130125123134
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$1,445,000$ 2,900,000 $3,400,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats10546
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats935
Standard Cabin Seats8325
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNoNo
ModelArriel 2EArrius 2R250-C20R250-C47
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400035002000
Horsepower894505450715
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Burn (gph)32.33541
Fuel Capacity (gal)84.8564118
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.842.4831.436.9
Overall Height (ft)1310.658.89.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.13727.427.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166137
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.818
Width (ft)6.51
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17