Compare MD Helicopters MD 530F vs MD Helicopters MD 600N vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | MD 530F | MD 600N | MD 902 Exlplorer | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | $7,250,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 480 | $ 545 | $ 988 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.59 | $ 4.06 | $ 7.54 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.90 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.94 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 134 | 134 | 131 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 216 | 341 | 317 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1509 | 2000 | 3125 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3100 | 4100 | 6500 | 2500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 3750 | 4500 | 6900 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2159 | 3000 | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 1591 | 2100 | 3375 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1509 | 2000 | 3125 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 403 | 790 | 1065 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1125 | 1310 | 2151 | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 27.5 | 27.5 | 33.9 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.7 | 9.7 | 12 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 32.2 | 36.9 | 40.6 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | - | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | 250-C30 | 250-C47 | PW207E | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 650 | 715 | 710 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 4000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | - | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | - | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 64 | 118 | 159 | 29.5 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 35 | 41 | 65 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| PFD | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| GPS | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other | ||||
| Gear Type | High Skids | High Skids | Low Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | NOTAR | NOTAR | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | 2 | - | - | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 134 | 134 | 131 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 134 | 134 | 131 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | - | - | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 216 | 341 | 317 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 216 | 341 | 317 | 257 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1350 | 2120 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18700 | 20000 | 21200 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 16000 | 11000 | 10650 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 14400 | 6000 | 8780 | - |