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Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Enstrom Helicopter 480b G vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R66

All are light helicopters, but they span training, utility, and higher-end single‑engine segments. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two‑seat piston trainer with the shortest typical range in this group. The Robinson R44 Raven I and Enstrom 480B‑G are four‑seat pistons; the R44 is commonly used for training/touring with moderate range, while the 480B‑G is oriented more toward utility and can offer comparable or somewhat longer legs depending on configuration. The Bell 505 is a five‑seat turbine light single, generally providing longer range and higher cruise capability than the piston models. The Leonardo SH09 is a light turbine single aimed at the premium private/corporate niche with a 4–5 passenger class cabin and range broadly in the Bell 505/R66 neighborhood. The Robinson R66 is a five‑seat turbine positioned as a step up from the R44, typically delivering longer range and better hot‑and‑high performance than piston types. The MD 500E is a light turbine single with about five seats and good agility, while the MD 600N is a larger light turbine single (often 6–7 seats) with range and payload generally above the 500E and comparable to or exceeding the 505/R66 class.

SpecBell 505 JetRanger XEnstrom Helicopter 480B-GAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R66
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 3.53$ 2.83$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 1.80$ 2.30$ 3.49
Min Crew111111
Total Seats54846245
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBellEnstrom HelicopterLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft Name505 JetRanger X480B-GSH09MD 500EMD 600NR22 Beta IIR44 Raven IR66
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)306370430258341250300350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.71$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.57$ 0.70
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15001180148320004909501355
Standard Cabin Seats326253
Direct Operating Cost$ 441$ 326$627$ 398$ 545$ 173$ 248$ 384
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000HGarmin G1000HEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)12511514013513496108110
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$1,445,000$ 1,425,000$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 312,000$ 412,000$ 920,000
Max Cabin Seats3635
Max Passengers7
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew111111
Total Seats54846245
Standard Cabin Seats326253
Max Cabin Seats335
Engine
FADECDual-ChannelNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
ModelArrius 2R250-C20WHTS 900250-C20B250-C47O-360O-540RR300
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGasJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40002000550035002000200022002000
Horsepower5053051020420715131225300
No. of Engines11111111
Fuel Burn (gph)32.33541
Fuel Capacity (gal)84.85906411811529.573.6
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedCarbureted
Dimensions
Width (ft)6.51
Length (ft)42.4829.930.936.928.538.338.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.66
Cabin Height (ft)2.75
Cabin Length (ft)7.17
Overall Height (ft)10.659.68.79.78.810.811.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)373226.427.525.23333
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)13750
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)182218
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1.52.5