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

All six are light helicopters, but they span piston and turbine categories and differ notably in reach and seating. The Enstrom 480B‑G is a light single‑engine turbine utility helicopter, typically configured for about five passengers plus a pilot, with a mid‑range mission profile. The Leonardo SH09 is also a light single‑engine turbine, aimed at multi‑role use; it generally targets around five passengers plus a pilot and similar mid‑range endurance. The MD 500E is a very light, agile single‑engine turbine in the “hot‑and‑high”/observation/utility class, usually carrying about four passengers plus a pilot, with shorter to mid range. The MD 600N stays in the light single‑turbine category but is larger than the 500E, commonly accommodating about five passengers plus a pilot and offering mid‑range capability. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine optimized for private and utility work, typically seating about four passengers plus a pilot with mid‑range legs. The Schweizer (RUAG) 300CBi is a light piston trainer/utility helicopter, usually around two passengers plus a pilot, and tends to have shorter range than the turbine models.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO SH09MD Helicopters MD 500EMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$4.48$ 2.95$ 4.06$ 3.49$ 1.68
Min Crew1111
Total Seats84653
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSG
Aircraft NameSH09MD 500EMD 600NR66300CBi
CertificationIn-DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Passengers7
Max Range (nm)430258341350
DOC / nm / Seat$0.56$ 0.74$ 0.68$ 0.70$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats635
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Direct Operating Cost$627$ 398$ 545$ 384$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)14013513411094
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,500,000$ 2,750,000 $3,400,000 $ 920,000$ 360,000
Useful Load (lbs)148320001355
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats84653
Standard Cabin Seats6253
Max Cabin Seats35
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNoNo
ModelHTS 900250-C20B250-C47RR300HIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)55003500200020002000
Horsepower1020420715300180
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Burn (gph)3541
Fuel Capacity (gal)6411873.6
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)30.936.938.330.9
Overall Height (ft)8.79.711.48.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)26.427.53326.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18