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Bell 407gxi vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G 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 helicopters, but they span piston and turbine power, which drives range and cabin capability. The Bell 407GXi is a single‑engine turbine utility helicopter in the light–intermediate class, typically seating a pilot plus up to six passengers depending on configuration, with a generally mid-to-long range for the segment. The Enstrom 480B‑G is a light single‑turbine helicopter, commonly configured for a pilot plus four passengers, with moderate range. The MD 500E is a light single‑turbine “hot and high” performer with a smaller cabin, usually a pilot plus four passengers, and comparatively shorter range. The MD 600N remains a light single‑turbine helicopter but adds the NOTAR anti‑torque system and a larger cabin, typically a pilot plus five to six passengers, with moderate range. The Robinson R44 Raven I is a light piston helicopter, usually a pilot plus three passengers, with moderate range but generally less than comparable turbines. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter, typically a pilot plus four passengers, with moderate-to-good range. The Schweizer 300CBi is a light piston trainer/utility helicopter with limited cabin capacity, typically two to three occupants, and the shortest range of this group.

SpecBell 407GXiMD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 4.43$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 2.30$ 3.49$ 1.68
Min Crew1111
Total Seats646453
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSG
Aircraft Name407GXiMD 500EMD 600NR44 Raven IR66300CBi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)337258341300350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.57$ 0.70$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2300148320009501355
Standard Cabin Seats5253
Direct Operating Cost$ 589$ 398$ 545$ 248$ 384$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000H NXIGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13313513410811094
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,225,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 412,000$ 920,000$ 360,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats646453
Max Cabin Seats535
Standard Cabin Seats5253
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoNoNo
ModelM250-C47E/4250-C20B250-C47O-540RR300HIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)350035002000220020002000
Horsepower862420715225300180
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Burn (gph)463541
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.86411829.573.6
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.4
Length (ft)41.430.936.938.338.330.9
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Overall Height (ft)10.28.79.710.811.48.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)3526.427.5333326.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)12550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1618
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5