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

The Bell 412EPi and Sikorsky S‑76D sit in higher utility and medium categories, offering the greatest cabin volume and typically the longest practical range in this group. The 412EPi is a twin‑engine utility helicopter commonly configured for about 10–13 passengers (depending on interior and mission kit) with solid medium‑range legs, while the S‑76D is a twin‑engine medium/heavy light transport that commonly seats about 8–12 and is often chosen when speed and range are priorities. Leonardo’s SH09 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at the training and light‑utility market, generally carrying about 4–5 passengers with shorter to moderate range compared with the twins. MD’s 500E is a light single‑engine helicopter, typically 4–5 passengers, optimized for agility and short to moderate range. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin, usually about 6–8 passengers, with better redundancy and generally more range than single‑engine light types. Robinson’s R66 is a light single‑engine turbine, typically 4–5 passengers, with moderate range suitable for personal and light commercial missions.

SpecBell 412EPiAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$4.48$ 2.95$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew111112
Total Seats14848512
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiSH09MD 500EMD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361430258317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats1363610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4829148331251355
Standard Cabin Seats13626310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$627$ 398$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProEFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123140135131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111112
Total Seats14848512
Max Cabin Seats133610
Standard Cabin Seats13626310
Engine
FADECYesYesNoNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9HTS 900250-C20BPW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400055003500400020004000
Horsepower137010204207103001077
No. of Engines211211
Fuel Burn (gph)1133565
Fuel Capacity (gal)330.56415973.6296
Dimensions
Width (ft)33
Length (ft)52.130.940.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)11.58.71211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4626.433.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)22050
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)2818