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Enstrom Helicotper 280fx Shark vs Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Guimbal Cabri G2 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 vs Schweizer Rsg 300c vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi vs Schweizer Rsg 333

All listed aircraft are light helicopters, but they split into piston trainers, turbine utility ships, and a few higher-performance light singles. The Robinson R22 Beta II, Guimbal Cabri G2, and Schweizer 300C/300CBi are two-seat piston trainers with comparatively short-to-moderate range; the Cabri and 300CBi typically edge the basic 300C and R22 on endurance depending on fit and reserves. The Robinson R44 Raven I, Enstrom 280FX Shark, and Schweizer 300 variants move into four-seat (or 2+2) light piston touring/training; range is generally greater than the two-seaters, with the R44 commonly regarded as a practical cross-country piston option. The Enstrom 480B-G and Robinson R66 are five-seat-class turbine singles aimed at utility and passenger work, usually offering longer legs and higher cruise than piston models. The Leonardo SH09 is also a modern light single (commonly configured around four to five seats) with range competitive with other turbine light singles. The MD 500E is a high-performance light turbine (typically five seats) with mission-dependent range, while the MD 600N expands cabin and payload (often six-plus seats) and can offer the most passenger capacity in this group.

SpecGuimbal Cabri G2AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R44 Raven IROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CSchweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.71$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 1.80$ 2.30$ 3.49$ 2.30$ 1.68
Total Seats284624533
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerGuimbalLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSGScheizer RSG
Aircraft NameCabri G2SH09MD 500EMD 600NR22 Beta IIR44 Raven IR66300C300CBi
CertificationFAA / EASAIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)406430258341250300350195
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.57$ 0.70$ 0.77$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)617148320004909501355950
Direct Operating Cost$ 171$627$ 398$ 545$ 173$ 248$ 384$ 217$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Guimbal Digtal EPMEFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)100140135134961081109494
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $385,000 $3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 312,000$ 412,000$ 920,000$ 350,000$ 360,000
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Max Passengers7
Max Cabin Seats635
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Cabin
Total Seats284624533
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Max Cabin Seats35
Engine
FADECNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Model0-360-J2AHTS 900250-C20B250-C47O-360O-540RR300HIO-360-D1AHIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeAvGasJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasAvGasJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)200055003500200020002200200015002000
TBO (yrs)1212121212
Horsepower1801020420715131225300190180
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedCarburetedCarburetedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines111111111
Fuel Burn (gph)3541
Fuel Capacity (gal)6411811529.573.6
Dimensions
Length (ft)20.730.936.928.538.338.330.930.9
Overall Height (ft)8.28.79.78.810.811.48.88.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)23.726.427.525.2333326.926.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)718
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)0.71.52.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50