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Bell 412epi 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 the medium twin-engine category, suited to offshore, EMS, and executive transport. The 412EPi typically offers solid utility range and commonly carries around 10–13 passengers depending on configuration, while the S-76D generally provides longer range and faster cruise in many setups, with typical seating around 8–12. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light, single-engine helicopter optimized for agility, training, patrol, and light utility; it has the shortest range of this group overall and usually carries about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot depending on interior layout. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin with the NOTAR system, positioned for EMS and law enforcement; it usually offers mid-pack range and commonly seats about 7–8. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter aimed at owner-operators and light commercial roles; its range is generally better than very small light singles but below the medium twins, and typical capacity is about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBell 412EPiMD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 12.09$ 2.95$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew11112
Total Seats1448512
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft Name412EPiMD 500EMD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)361258317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats133610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)4829148331251355
Standard Cabin Seats1326310
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,487$ 398$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)123135131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 12,500,000$ 2,750,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11112
Total Seats1448512
Max Cabin Seats133610
Standard Cabin Seats1326310
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoYes
ModelPT6T-9250-C20BPW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500400020004000
Horsepower13704207103001077
No. of Engines21211
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