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Compare MD Helicopters MD 500E vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
Robinson Helicopters
Aircraft Type
MD 500E
R44 Raven II
Base Aircraft Price (USD)
$ 2,750,000
$ 490,000
Direct Operating Cost
$ 398
$ 257
DOC / nm
$ 2.95
$ 2.36
DOC / nm / Seat
$ 0.74
$ 0.59
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
135
109
Max Range (nm)
258
300
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
995
Total Seats
4
4
Cockpit
2
-
Standard Cabin Seats
2
-
Max Cabin Seats
3
-
Min Crew
1
-
Flight Deck (Base Spec)
Gyro / Analog
Gyro / Analog
Flight Rules
VFR
VFR
Certification
FAA / EASA
FAA / EASA
OEM Verification
Un-Verified
Un-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)
3000
2500
MTOW External Load (lbs)
3550
-
Max External Load (lbs)
2069
-
BEW (lbs)
1517
1505
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
995
Fuel Capacity (lbs)
403
279
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)
1099
716
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)
26.4
33
Overall Height (ft)
8.7
10.8
Length (ft)
30.9
38.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)
-
2.5
Engine
No. of Engines
1
1
Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
Robinson Helicopters
Model
250-C20B
IO-540
Horsepower
420
245
FADEC
No
No
TBO (hrs)
3500
2200
TBO (yrs)
-
12
Fuel Type
JetFuel
AvGas
Fuel Delivery
-
Fuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)
64
29.5
Fuel Burn (gph)
35
-
Avionics
Flight Deck
Gyro / Analog
Gyro / Analog
Flight Rules
VFR
VFR
Transponder
1
1
VHF Com
1
1
Cabin
Total Seats
4
4
Cockpit
2
-
Standard Cabin Seats
2
-
Max Cabin Seats
3
-
Min Crew
1
-
Other
Gear Type
High Skids
Skids
Rotorhead
5-Blade Articulated
2-Blade Teetoring
Tail Rotor
2-Blade
2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits
1
-
Airframe (Yrs)
1
-
Avionics (Yrs)
2
-
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
135
109
Long Range Cruise (ktas)
135
100
Max Speed (Vne)
-
130
Max Range (nm)
258
300
Range Seats Full (nm)
258
257
Endurance (hrs)
2.8
-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)
1770
1000
Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
14000
Hover IGE (ft)
11300
8950
Hover OGE (ft)
9500
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