Compare Leonardo AW109 Grand New vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs MD Helicopters MD 530F

Leonardo AW109 Grand New
MD Helicopters MD 500E
MD Helicopters MD 530F
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft TypeAW109 Grand NewMD 500EMD 530F
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,800,000$ 2,750,000$ 3,400,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,140$ 398$ 480
DOC / nm$ 7.31$ 2.95$ 3.59
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.91$ 0.74$ 0.90
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)156135134
Max Range (nm)464258216
Useful Load (lbs)-14831509
Total Seats844
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats622
Max Cabin Seats633
Min Crew111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500H
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)700030003100
MTOW External Load (lbs)-35503750
Max External Load (lbs)-20692159
BEW (lbs)-15171591
Useful Load (lbs)-14831509
Fuel Capacity (lbs)1278403403
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)-10991125
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.526.427.5
Overall Height (ft)11.58.78.7
Length (ft)42.530.932.2
Engine
No. of Engines211
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
ModelPW207C250-C20B250-C30
Horsepower735420650
FADECYesNoNo
TBO (hrs)400035002000
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)1526464
Fuel Burn (gph)-3535
Avionics
Flight DeckEFISGyro / AnalogGarmin G500H
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
Autopilot1--
PFD--1
MFD--1
GPS2-1
Transponder211
VHF Com211
VHF NAV2-1
Cabin
Total Seats844
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats622
Max Cabin Seats633
Min Crew111
Other
Gear TypeRetractable WheelsHigh SkidsHigh Skids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated
Tail Rotor2-Blade2-Blade2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits-11
Airframe (Yrs)-11
Avionics (Yrs)-22
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)156135134
Long Range Cruise (ktas)156135134
Max Speed (Vne)168--
Max Range (nm)464258216
Range Seats Full (nm)464258216
Endurance (hrs)-2.82.8
Max Climb Rate (fpm)19301770-
Service Ceiling (ft)160001600018700
Hover IGE (ft)156001130016000
Hover OGE (ft)10000950014400
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