Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Schweizer Rsg 300c vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi
The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light turbine helicopter typically operated in the utility/EMS/patrol class. It carries about 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers and generally offers a mid-range mission radius for a single‑engine turbine, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on fuel fit and payload. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a very light piston training helicopter. It seats 1 pilot plus 1 passenger (2 total) and has the shortest practical range of this group, suited to local training and short cross‑countries. The Robinson R44 Raven I is a light piston helicopter aimed at training, touring, and light utility work. It seats 1 pilot plus up to 3 passengers (4 total) and typically provides notably more range and payload flexibility than the R22. The Schweizer RSG 300C and 300CBi are light piston helicopters primarily associated with training and observation roles. They generally seat 2 and offer ranges competitive with other two‑seat trainers, with the 300CBi’s fuel‑injection variant tending to improve operational consistency rather than dramatically changing category or capacity.
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 600N | ROBINSON R22 Beta II | ROBINSON R44 Raven I | Schweizer RSG 300C | Schweizer RSG 300CBi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.06 | $ 1.80 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.30 | $ 1.68 |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG | Scheizer RSG |
| Aircraft Name | MD 600N | R22 Beta II | R44 Raven I | 300C | 300CBi |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 250 | 300 | 195 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2000 | 490 | 950 | 950 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 545 | $ 173 | $ 248 | $ 217 | $ 158 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 134 | 96 | 108 | 94 | 94 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,400,000 | $ 312,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 350,000 | $ 360,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | 250-C47 | O-360 | O-540 | HIO-360-D1A | HIO-360-G1A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 2200 | 1500 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 715 | 131 | 225 | 190 | 180 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 41 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 118 | 115 | 29.5 | — | — |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Carbureted | Carbureted | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 36.9 | 28.5 | 38.3 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.7 | 8.8 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 27.5 | 25.2 | 33 | 26.9 | 26.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 1.5 | 2.5 | — | — |