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Compare MD Helicopters MD 500E vs Robinson Helicopters R66
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Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
Robinson Helicopters
Aircraft Type
MD 500E
R66
Base Aircraft Price (USD)
$ 2,750,000
$ 920,000
Direct Operating Cost
$ 398
$ 384
DOC / nm
$ 2.95
$ 3.49
DOC / nm / Seat
$ 0.74
$ 0.70
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
135
110
Max Range (nm)
258
350
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
1355
Total Seats
4
5
Cockpit
2
2
Standard Cabin Seats
2
3
Max Cabin Seats
3
-
Min Crew
1
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
2700
MTOW External Load (lbs)
3550
-
Max External Load (lbs)
2069
-
BEW (lbs)
1517
1345
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
1355
Fuel Capacity (lbs)
403
493
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)
1099
862
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)
26.4
33
Overall Height (ft)
8.7
11.4
Length (ft)
30.9
38.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)
-
50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)
-
18
Engine
No. of Engines
1
1
Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
Robinson Helicopters
Model
250-C20B
RR300
Horsepower
420
300
FADEC
No
No
TBO (hrs)
3500
2000
Fuel Type
JetFuel
JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)
64
73.6
Fuel Burn (gph)
35
-
Avionics
Flight Deck
Gyro / Analog
Gyro / Analog
Flight Rules
VFR
VFR
Transponder
1
1
VHF Com
1
1
VHF NAV
-
1
Cabin
Total Seats
4
5
Cockpit
2
2
Standard Cabin Seats
2
3
Max Cabin Seats
3
-
Min Crew
1
1
Other
Gear Type
High Skids
Low 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
110
Long Range Cruise (ktas)
135
110
Max Speed (Vne)
-
130
Max Range (nm)
258
350
Range Seats Full (nm)
258
341
Endurance (hrs)
2.8
-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)
1770
1000
Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
14000
Hover IGE (ft)
11300
10000
Hover OGE (ft)
9500
10000
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