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Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d

The Leonardo AW189 is a larger, medium twin-engine helicopter typically used for offshore and utility missions. It sits in the “super-medium” class, offering roughly 7–18 passenger seating depending on configuration, and a typical range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter (with a NOTAR anti-torque system) aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and utility work. It generally carries about 5–8 passengers and typically offers roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter focused on private, training, and light utility roles. It usually seats about 4–5 (including the pilot) and has a typical range around 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S-76D is a medium twin-engine helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and corporate/VIP missions. It generally seats about 8–12 passengers and typically offers roughly 400–450 nautical miles of range, depending on fit and reserves.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189MD Helicopters MD 902 ExlplorerROBINSON R66Sikorsky S-76D
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 7.54$ 3.49$ 11.49
Min Crew1112
Total Seats218512
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189MD 902 ExlplorerR66S-76D
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651317350441
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.94$ 0.70$ 0.96
Max Cabin Seats19610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats196310
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 988$ 384$ 1,781
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G500HGyro / AnalogThales TopDeck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155131110155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000 $7,250,000 $ 920,000 $14,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)31251355
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1112
Total Seats218512
Max Cabin Seats19610
Standard Cabin Seats196310
Engine
FADECYesNoNoYes
ModelCT7-2E1PW207ERR300PW210S
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000400020004000
Horsepower19837103001077
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Burn (gph)65
Fuel Capacity (gal)15973.6296
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.840.638.352.5
Overall Height (ft)16.61211.414.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)4833.93344
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)39550
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8518