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Enstrom Helicotper 480b G vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi

The Enstrom 480B-G, Leonardo SH09, MD Helicopters MD 500E, MD 600N, Robinson R22 Beta II, Robinson R66, and Schweizer 300CBi are all light helicopters, but they split into training-focused two/three-seat pistons versus higher-utility turbine singles. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two-seat piston helicopter primarily used for training and short-range missions, with the shortest typical range and payload. The Schweizer 300CBi is a three-seat piston trainer with similar short-range utility, while the Leonardo SH09 is also a three-seat piston aircraft aimed at training and light private use. Moving up, the Enstrom 480B-G is a four-seat piston helicopter suited to personal and commercial light utility, generally offering more usable range than the smaller trainers. The Robinson R66 is a five-seat turbine helicopter oriented to passenger-carrying and light charter, typically offering longer range than piston types. The MD 500E is a five-seat turbine helicopter optimized for speed and light utility rather than maximum range. The MD 600N is a six-seat turbine helicopter, generally the largest here and typically among the better in range and passenger capacity.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 1.80$ 3.49$ 1.68
Min Crew1111
Total Seats846253
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSG
Aircraft NameSH09MD 500EMD 600NR22 Beta IIR66300CBi
CertificationIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Passengers7
Max Range (nm)430258341250350
DOC / nm / Seat$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.70$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats635
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Direct Operating Cost$627$ 398$ 545$ 173$ 384$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)1401351349611094
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 312,000$ 920,000$ 360,000
Useful Load (lbs)148320004901355
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats846253
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Max Cabin Seats35
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoNoNo
ModelHTS 900250-C20B250-C47O-360RR300HIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGasJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)550035002000200020002000
Horsepower1020420715131300180
No. of Engines111111
Fuel Burn (gph)3541
Fuel Capacity (gal)6411811573.6
TBO (yrs)1212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.936.928.538.330.9
Overall Height (ft)8.79.78.811.48.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)26.427.525.23326.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18