Compare Bell 505 JetRanger X vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs Robinson Helicopters R66

Bell 505 JetRanger X
MD Helicopters MD 500E
Robinson Helicopters R66
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft Type505 JetRanger XMD 500ER66
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$1,445,000$ 2,750,000$ 920,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 441$ 398$ 384
DOC / nm$ 3.53$ 2.95$ 3.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.74$ 0.70
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)125135110
Max Range (nm)306258350
Useful Load (lbs)150014831355
Total Seats545
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats323
Max Cabin Seats-3-
Min Crew111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)368030002700
MTOW External Load (lbs)44753550-
Max External Load (lbs)20002069-
BEW (lbs)218015171345
Useful Load (lbs)150014831355
Fuel Capacity (lbs)568.5403493
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)931.51099862
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)250--
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)3726.433
Width (ft)6.51--
Overall Height (ft)10.658.711.4
Length (ft)42.4830.938.3
Cabin Height (ft)2.75--
Cabin Width (ft)4.66--
Cabin Length (ft)7.17--
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)137-50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18-18
Engine
No. of Engines111
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
ModelArrius 2R250-C20BRR300
Horsepower505420300
FADECDual-ChannelNoNo
TBO (hrs)400035002000
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)84.856473.6
Fuel Burn (gph)32.335-
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
Standby InstrumentDigital--
EFISGEA-71H--
FMS1--
PFD1--
MFD1--
GPS1--
Flight Director1--
Transponder111
VHF Com111
VHF NAV1-1
Cabin
Total Seats545
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats323
Max Cabin Seats-3-
Min Crew111
Other
Gear TypeLow SkidsHigh SkidsLow Skids
Rotorhead2-Blade Teetoring5-Blade Articulated2-Blade Teetoring
Tail Rotor2-Blade2-Blade2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits11-
Airframe (Yrs)31-
Airframe (Hrs)1000--
Engine (Hrs)1000--
Avionics (Yrs)-2-
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)125135110
Long Range Cruise (ktas)112135110
Max Speed (Vne)134-130
Max Range (nm)306258350
Range Seats Full (nm)306258341
Endurance (hrs)3.92.8-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)-17701000
Service Ceiling (ft)186101600014000
Hover IGE (ft)144501130010000
Hover OGE (ft)10460950010000
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