Compare Curti Zefhir vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
 |  | |
| Manufacturer | Curti | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | Zefhir | MD 902 Exlplorer |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $58,823 | $7,250,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | - | $ 988 |
| DOC / nm | - | $ 7.54 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | - | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | - | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 319 | 317 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3125 |
| Total Seats | 2 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | - | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | - | VFR |
| Certification | - | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | - | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | - | 6500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | - | 6900 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | - | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 3375 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 3125 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 1065 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 2151 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 699 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | - | 33.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | - | 12 |
| Length (ft) | - | 40.6 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | - | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Curti | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | - | PW207E |
| Horsepower | - | 710 |
| FADEC | - | No |
| TBO (hrs) | - | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | - | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 159 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 65 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | - | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | - | VFR |
| PFD | - | 1 |
| MFD | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 |
| Transponder | - | 1 |
| VHF Com | - | 1 |
| VHF NAV | - | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 2 | 8 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 6 |
| Min Crew | - | 1 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | - | Low Skids |
| Rotorhead | - | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | - | NOTAR |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 1 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 185 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | - | 131 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 131 |
| Max Range (nm) | 319 | 317 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 317 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 3.4 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 2120 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 21200 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | - | 10650 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | 8780 |