Compare Bell 407GXi vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs MD Helicopters MD 530F
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| Manufacturer | Bell | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | 407GXi | MD 500E | MD 530F |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,225,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 589 | $ 398 | $ 480 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.43 | $ 2.95 | $ 3.59 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 133 | 135 | 134 |
| Max Range (nm) | 337 | 258 | 216 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2300 | 1483 | 1509 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000H NXI | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5000 | 3000 | 3100 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6000 | 3550 | 3750 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3100 | 2069 | 2159 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2700 | 1517 | 1591 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2300 | 1483 | 1509 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 856.26 | 403 | 403 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1443 | 1099 | 1125 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 250 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35 | 26.4 | 27.5 |
| Width (ft) | 25.4 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.2 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Length (ft) | 41.4 | 30.9 | 32.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 3.9 | - | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 125 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 16 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | M250-C47E/4 | 250-C20B | 250-C30 |
| Horsepower | 862 | 420 | 650 |
| FADEC | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 2000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 127.8 | 64 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 46 | 35 | 35 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000H NXI | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Standby Instrument | Gyro | - | - |
| EFIS | GEA-71HB | - | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - |
| PFD | 1 | - | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | - | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | - | - |
| ADC | 1 | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | High Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | |||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | - | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 133 | 135 | 134 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 120 | 135 | 134 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 337 | 258 | 216 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 337 | 258 | 216 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1770 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18940 | 16000 | 18700 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13550 | 11300 | 16000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11940 | 9500 | 14400 |