Compare Leonardo AW119Kx vs Leonardo AW189 vs Leonardo SH09 vs MD Helicopters MD 520N vs MD Helicopters MD 600N
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| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | AW119Kx | AW189 | SH09 | MD 520N | MD 600N |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,850,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,500,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $3,400,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 885 | $ 2,413 | $627 | $ 416 | $ 545 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.76 | $ 15.57 | $4.48 | $ 3.38 | $ 4.06 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.74 | $0.56 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.68 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 155 | 140 | 123 | 134 |
| Max Range (nm) | 515 | 651 | 430 | 210 | 341 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | - | 1764 | 2000 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In-Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Max Passengers | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Weights | |||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6283 | 18370 | 5842 | 3350 | 4100 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | - | - | 6170 | 3850 | 4500 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | - | - | 3300 | 2000 | 3000 |
| BEW (lbs) | - | - | - | 1586 | 2100 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | - | - | 1764 | 2000 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | - | - | 403 | 790 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 1380 | 1310 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 35.5 | 48 | - | 27.4 | 27.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.9 | 16.6 | - | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Length (ft) | 42.5 | 57.8 | - | 31.4 | 36.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | 395 | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 85 | - | - | - |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Leonardo | Leonardo | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | PT6B-37A | CT7-2E1 | HTS 900 | 250-C20R | 250-C47 |
| Horsepower | 917 | 1983 | 1020 | 450 | 715 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4500 | 4000 | 5500 | 3500 | 2000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 160 | - | - | 64 | 118 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 35 | 41 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000H | EFIS | EFIS | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| FMS | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| PFD | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| MFD | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Gear Type | Skids | Retractable Wheels | - | High Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | - | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 4-Blade | - | NOTAR | NOTAR |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 155 | 140 | 123 | 134 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | - | - | 130 | - | - |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 131 | 145 | - | 123 | 134 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 152 | 169 | 155 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 515 | 651 | 430 | 210 | 341 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 515 | 651 | - | 210 | 341 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | - | - | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1960 | - | - | 1350 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 24000 | - | - | 20000 | 20000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 11000 | 16900 | - | 9300 | 11000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7300 | 9490 | - | 5600 | 6000 |