Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi
All are light helicopters, but they span piston trainers to turbine utility types. The Guimbal Cabri G2 and Schweizer RSG 300CBi are primarily two-seat piston training/light touring helicopters with the shortest typical ranges. The Enstrom 480B-G is a light piston helicopter usually configured for five seats and offers a moderate range suited to cross-country touring. The Robinson R44 Raven I is a four-seat piston helicopter with a moderate range, while the Robinson R66 moves to a five-seat turbine category and generally provides greater range and better high/hot performance than piston peers. The Leonardo SH09 is a modern light single, typically five seats, positioned between piston tourers and turbine utility singles, with a moderate-to-good range depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light turbine single, typically five seats, optimized for performance and mission flexibility with moderate range. The MD 600N remains a light turbine single but is larger (typically six seats) and generally offers more range and useful load than the 500E.
| Spec | Guimbal Cabri G2 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09 | MD Helicopters MD 500E | MD Helicopters MD 600N | ROBINSON R44 Raven I | ROBINSON R66 | Schweizer RSG 300CBi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.71 | $4.48 | $ 2.95 | $ 4.06 | $ 2.30 | $ 3.49 | $ 1.68 |
| Total Seats | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Guimbal | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG |
| Aircraft Name | Cabri G2 | SH09 | MD 500E | MD 600N | R44 Raven I | R66 | 300CBi |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 406 | 430 | 258 | 341 | 300 | 350 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $0.56 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 617 | — | 1483 | 2000 | 950 | 1355 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 171 | $627 | $ 398 | $ 545 | $ 248 | $ 384 | $ 158 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Guimbal Digtal EPM | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 140 | 135 | 134 | 108 | 110 | 94 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $385,000 | $3,500,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $3,400,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 920,000 | $ 360,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Total Seats | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | 0-360-J2A | HTS 900 | 250-C20B | 250-C47 | O-540 | RR300 | HIO-360-G1A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas | JetFuel | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 5500 | 3500 | 2000 | 2200 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 180 | 1020 | 420 | 715 | 225 | 300 | 180 |
| Fuel Delivery | Carbureted | — | — | — | Carbureted | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 35 | 41 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 64 | 118 | 29.5 | 73.6 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 20.7 | — | 30.9 | 36.9 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 30.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.2 | — | 8.7 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 23.7 | — | 26.4 | 27.5 | 33 | 33 | 26.9 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 7 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 0.7 | — | — | — | 2.5 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — |