Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 530F | MD Helicopters MD 600N | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | ROBINSON R44 Raven II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.59 | $ 4.06 | $ 7.54 | $ 2.36 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | MD 530F | MD 600N | MD 902 Exlplorer | R44 Raven II |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 216 | 341 | 317 | 300 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.90 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.94 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 6 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1509 | 2000 | 3125 | 995 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 6 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 480 | $ 545 | $ 988 | $ 257 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 134 | 134 | 131 | 109 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | $7,250,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 6 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 6 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| Model | 250-C30 | 250-C47 | PW207E | IO-540 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 4000 | 2200 |
| Horsepower | 650 | 715 | 710 | 245 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 35 | 41 | 65 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 64 | 118 | 159 | 29.5 |
| TBO (yrs) | — | — | — | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 32.2 | 36.9 | 40.6 | 38.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.7 | 9.7 | 12 | 10.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 27.5 | 27.5 | 33.9 | 33 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 2.5 |