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Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a super‑medium, long‑range aircraft typically used for offshore and SAR, with roughly 16–19 passengers and range on the order of 600–700+ km depending on fit. The Sikorsky S‑76D is a medium twin in a similar mission set but generally smaller, commonly carrying about 12 passengers with a broadly comparable medium/long range (often around the 600 km class). The Leonardo AW169 is a light‑intermediate twin, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers, with a solid medium range (roughly 600–800 km class depending on tanks and payload). The Leonardo SH09 is a light single, aimed at utility and training, with about 4–6 seats and shorter range than the twins. The Robinson R66 is a light single, typically 4–5 seats, with moderate range around the 500–700 km class. The MD 500E is a light single, commonly 4–5 seats, optimized for short‑to‑medium range utility. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin, typically 7–8 seats, with medium range generally below larger twins.

SpecAIRBUS H175AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 11.84$4.48$ 2.95$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew2111112
Total Seats1812848512
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH175AW169SH09MD 500EMD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573440430258317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.99$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats181063610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)6797148331251355
Standard Cabin Seats1610626310
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 1,658$627$ 398$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)149140140135131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$17,900,000 $9,450,000 $3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2111112
Total Seats1812848512
Max Cabin Seats18103610
Standard Cabin Seats1610626310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
ModelPT6A-67EPW210AHTS 900250-C20BPW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400055003500400020004000
Horsepower1775100010204207103001077
No. of Engines2211211
Fuel Burn (gph)3565
Fuel Capacity (gal)6415973.6296
Dimensions
Length (ft)59.248.130.940.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)17.514.88.71211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)48.526.433.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8222.550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.949.518