Bell 407gxi vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi

All of these are light utility helicopters, but they span two main weight/performance tiers. The Robinson R44 Raven I and Schweizer/Enstrom 300-series (including the RSG 300CBi) are typically positioned as lighter piston trainers/utility aircraft with shorter to moderate range and small cabins, generally carrying a pilot plus three passengers (about four seats total). The Enstrom 480B-G is a step up in payload/mission capability while still in the light class, commonly arranged for five seats and offering moderate range. The Robinson R66, Bell 407GXi, Leonardo/AgustaWestland SH09, and MD Helicopters MD 600N are light single-turbine utility helicopters with higher cruise capability and generally longer practical range than the piston models. Cabin capacity is usually five to seven seats depending on configuration; the Bell 407GXi and SH09 are often operated in the six-seat class, while the R66 is commonly five seats. The MD 500E is a very light turbine utility helicopter, typically five seats, often optimized for agility and short/mid-range missions rather than maximum cabin volume.