Leonardo Aw169 vs Leonardo Sh09 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii

The Leonardo AW169 is a modern light‑intermediate twin that sits above the others in size and capability, offering the longest practical range in this group and typically carrying about 8–10 passengers (plus crew), depending on layout. The Leonardo SH09 is a smaller, single‑engine light helicopter under development/early-market positioning; it targets short‑to‑moderate ranges and usually around 4–5 passengers. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light, single‑engine utility helicopter with short‑to‑moderate range and typically seats about 4 passengers plus a pilot (configurations vary). The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin designed for utility/EMS roles, with moderate range and commonly configured for roughly 6–7 passengers (or fewer with mission equipment). The Robinson R44 Raven II is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter primarily for training and private travel, offering shorter range than most turbine types here and typically carrying 3 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, AW169 leads on capacity and range; R44 is smallest and most general‑aviation oriented; MD 902 and MD 500E sit in the middle; SH09 aims at the light single segment with modern design intent.