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Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Schweizer Rsg 300c vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi

The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light turbine helicopter typically configured for about five to seven occupants (including pilot), and it generally offers a moderate range suited to utility, patrol, and corporate missions. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a small piston trainer in the two‑seat category, with a comparatively short range optimized for instruction and local flights. The Robinson R66 steps up to a light turbine, usually seating around five (including pilot), and commonly provides a longer, more practical cross‑country range than the R22 while remaining in a compact single‑engine class. The Schweizer RSG 300C and 300CBi are light, piston, two‑seat training helicopters, broadly comparable to the R22 in passenger capacity and typical mission profile, with ranges generally in the short-to-moderate band for training and nearby operations rather than long cross‑country work. Across this group, capacity and range tend to scale with engine class and airframe size: the two‑seat piston trainers (R22, 300C, 300CBi) are the smallest and shortest‑ranged, the R66 is a mid‑capacity longer‑leg turbine, and the MD 600N is the highest‑capacity option with a utility‑oriented range.

SpecMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R22 Beta IIROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CSchweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.06$ 1.80$ 3.49$ 2.30$ 1.68
Min Crew11
Total Seats62533
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSGScheizer RSG
Aircraft NameMD 600NR22 Beta IIR66300C300CBi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341250350195
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.90$ 0.70$ 0.77$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)20004901355950
Standard Cabin Seats53
Direct Operating Cost$ 545$ 173$ 384$ 217$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)134961109494
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $3,400,000 $ 312,000$ 920,000$ 350,000$ 360,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats62533
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats53
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNo
Model250-C47O-360RR300HIO-360-D1AHIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelAvGasJetFuelAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)20002000200015002000
Horsepower715131300190180
No. of Engines11111
Fuel Burn (gph)41
Fuel Capacity (gal)11811573.6
TBO (yrs)121212
Fuel DeliveryCarburetedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)36.928.538.330.930.9
Overall Height (ft)9.78.811.48.88.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)27.525.23326.926.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18