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Leonardo Aw119kx vs Md Helicopters Md 520n vs Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Md Helicopters Md 600n

All four are light single‑engine helicopters, but they split into two families: the Leonardo AW119Kx is a conventional‑rotor light utility helicopter, while the MD 520N, MD 530F, and MD 600N use MD’s NOTAR (no tail rotor) anti‑torque system and are typically positioned as light commercial/utility platforms with strong suitability for confined areas. In passenger capacity, the AW119Kx generally seats the most in this set, commonly configured for one pilot plus up to six passengers (about seven total). The MD 600N is next, typically around one pilot plus up to five passengers (about six total). The MD 520N and MD 530F are usually configured smaller, commonly around one pilot plus up to four passengers (about five total), though interiors vary by mission fit. For range, the AW119Kx and MD 600N are generally the longer‑leg options in typical configurations, while the MD 530F is often mid‑pack and the MD 520N tends to be shorter. Exact range varies significantly with fuel fit, payload, altitude/temperature, and reserves.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW119KxMD Helicopters MD 520NMD Helicopters MD 530FMD Helicopters MD 600N
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.76$ 3.38$ 3.59$ 4.06
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8446
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersMD HelicotpersMD Helicotpers
Aircraft NameAW119KxMD 520NMD 530FMD 600N
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)515210216341
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.90$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats6335
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats6225
Direct Operating Cost$ 885$ 416$ 480$ 545
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000HGyro / AnalogGarmin G500HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)131123134134
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $3,850,000 $ 2,900,000$ 3,400,000 $3,400,000
Useful Load (lbs)176415092000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats8446
Max Cabin Seats6335
Standard Cabin Seats6225
Engine
FADECYesNoNoNo
ModelPT6B-37A250-C20R250-C30250-C47
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4500350020002000
Horsepower917450650715
No. of Engines1111
Fuel Capacity (gal)1606464118
Fuel Burn (gph)353541
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.531.432.236.9
Overall Height (ft)11.98.88.79.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.527.427.527.5