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

All five are light helicopters, but they span from basic piston trainers to higher‑end turbine utility aircraft. The Bell 407GXi is a single‑engine turbine light utility helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and law‑enforcement missions; it typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers, and generally offers the longest practical range of this group. The Enstrom 480B‑G is also a single‑engine turbine in the light/utility category; it commonly seats one pilot plus four passengers, with a mid‑pack range suited to patrol, training, and utility work. The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a single‑engine turbine light utility helicopter (noted for its NOTAR anti‑torque system); it usually carries one pilot plus five passengers and offers strong range, often comparable to the 407 depending on configuration. The Robinson R44 Raven I is a single‑engine piston light helicopter frequently used for training and personal transport; it typically seats one pilot plus three passengers and has a shorter range than the turbine models. The Schweizer RSG 300CBi is a single‑engine piston light trainer; it usually seats one pilot plus two passengers and generally has the shortest range and capacity here.

SpecBell 407GXiMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R44 Raven ISchweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.43$ 4.06$ 2.30$ 1.68
Min Crew11
Total Seats6643
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSG
Aircraft Name407GXiMD 600NR44 Raven I300CBi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)337341300
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.57$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats55
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)23002000950
Standard Cabin Seats55
Direct Operating Cost$ 589$ 545$ 248$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000H NXIGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13313410894
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,225,000 $3,400,000 $ 412,000$ 360,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats6643
Max Cabin Seats55
Standard Cabin Seats55
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNo
ModelM250-C47E/4250-C47O-540HIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)3500200022002000
Horsepower862715225180
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Burn (gph)4641
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.811829.5
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Width (ft)25.4
Length (ft)41.436.938.330.9
Cabin Width (ft)5
Cabin Height (ft)3.9
Overall Height (ft)10.29.710.88.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)3527.53326.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2.5