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Md Helicopters Md 600n vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi

The MD Helicopters MD 600N and Robinson R66 are light turbine utility helicopters, while the Schweizer RSG 300CBi is a lighter piston-powered training/utility helicopter. In category terms, the MD 600N is typically positioned as a higher-capacity light single-turbine aircraft with strong hot-and-high and external-load utility credentials, whereas the R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter aimed at personal and light commercial missions with a simpler operating profile. The RSG 300CBi sits in a lighter class and is generally used more for primary training and economical local operations. For range, both turbine models (MD 600N and R66) commonly offer longer practical cross-country capability than the RSG 300CBi, with the MD 600N often competitive or better depending on tank configuration and mission profile, and the R66 typically delivering solid touring range for its class. Passenger capacity generally favors the MD 600N, which is commonly configured to carry more occupants than the R66, while the RSG 300CBi typically carries fewer people than either turbine model.

SpecMD Helicopters MD 600NROBINSON R66Schweizer RSG 300CBi
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.06$ 3.49$ 1.68
Min Crew11
Total Seats653
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerMD HelicotpersRobinson HelicoptersScheizer RSG
Aircraft NameMD 600NR66300CBi
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341350
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.70$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats5
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)20001355
Standard Cabin Seats53
Direct Operating Cost$ 545$ 384$ 158
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gyro / AnalogGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)13411094
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $3,400,000 $ 920,000$ 360,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats653
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats53
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
Model250-C47RR300HIO-360-G1A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)200020002000
Horsepower715300180
No. of Engines111
Fuel Burn (gph)41
Fuel Capacity (gal)11873.6
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Dimensions
Length (ft)36.938.330.9
Overall Height (ft)9.711.48.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)27.53326.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)18