Compare Bell 407GXi vs MD Helicopters MD 500E

Bell 407GXi
MD Helicopters MD 500E
ManufacturerBellMD Helicotpers
Aircraft Type407GXiMD 500E
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,225,000$ 2,750,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 589$ 398
DOC / nm$ 4.43$ 2.95
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.74
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)133135
Max Range (nm)337258
Useful Load (lbs)23001483
Total Seats64
Cockpit22
Standard Cabin Seats52
Max Cabin Seats53
Min Crew11
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000H NXIGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)50003000
MTOW External Load (lbs)60003550
Max External Load (lbs)31002069
BEW (lbs)27001517
Useful Load (lbs)23001483
Fuel Capacity (lbs)856.26403
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)14431099
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)250-
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)3526.4
Width (ft)25.4-
Overall Height (ft)10.28.7
Length (ft)41.430.9
Cabin Height (ft)3.9-
Cabin Width (ft)5-
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125-
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16-
Engine
No. of Engines11
ManufacturerBellMD Helicotpers
ModelM250-C47E/4250-C20B
Horsepower862420
FADECYesNo
TBO (hrs)35003500
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.864
Fuel Burn (gph)4635
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000H NXIGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFR
Standby InstrumentGyro-
EFISGEA-71HB-
FMS1-
PFD1-
MFD1-
GPS1-
AHRS1-
ADC1-
Transponder11
VHF Com21
VHF NAV1-
Cabin
Total Seats64
Cockpit22
Standard Cabin Seats52
Max Cabin Seats53
Min Crew11
Other
Gear TypeLow SkidsHigh Skids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated
Tail Rotor2-Blade2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits11
Airframe (Yrs)31
Airframe (Hrs)1000-
Engine (Hrs)1000-
Avionics (Yrs)-2
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)133135
Long Range Cruise (ktas)120135
Max Speed (Vne)140-
Max Range (nm)337258
Range Seats Full (nm)337258
Endurance (hrs)42.8
Max Climb Rate (fpm)-1770
Service Ceiling (ft)1894016000
Hover IGE (ft)1355011300
Hover OGE (ft)119409500
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