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Bell 412epi vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light single-engine utility helicopter, typically carrying about 4 passengers with relatively short range (roughly a few hundred nautical miles). The Robinson R66 is also light and single-engine, usually seating about 4 passengers, with modest range broadly similar to other light singles. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter, commonly configured for about 4–6 passengers and offering longer range and better redundancy than light singles. The Bell 412EPi is a medium twin, often used for utility and EMS, typically carrying around 10–13 passengers with medium-range capability. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin in a similar mission space, generally seating about 12–15 passengers with medium range. The Leonardo AW169 is a smaller, lighter intermediate twin, commonly around 6–8 passengers with moderate range. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger super-medium twin, often carrying about 16–19 passengers with longer range. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin optimized for offshore/VIP, typically around 8–12 passengers with medium range. The Leonardo SH09 is a light single, aimed at about 4–6 passengers with short-to-moderate range.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW169AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 11.69$ 11.84$ 15.57$4.48$ 2.95$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew121111112
Total Seats14171221848512
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiAW139AW169AW189SH09MD 500EMD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361573440651430258317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.69$ 0.99$ 0.74$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1315101963610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)48294701148331251355
Standard Cabin Seats13151019626310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 1,929$ 1,658$ 2,413$627$ 398$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISEFISEFISEFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123165140155140135131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000 $15,900,000 $9,450,000 $2,413,000$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222222
Min Crew121111112
Total Seats14171221848512
Max Cabin Seats131510193610
Standard Cabin Seats13151019626310
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9PT6C-67CPW210ACT7-2E1HTS 900250-C20BPW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000400055003500400020004000
Horsepower137016791000198310204207103001077
No. of Engines222211211
Fuel Burn (gph)1133565
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.54146415973.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.154.748.157.830.940.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.516.414.816.68.71211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4654.74826.433.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)220282222.539550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2812049.58518