Compare MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven II
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| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | MD 902 Exlplorer | R44 Raven II |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,250,000 | $ 490,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 988 | $ 257 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.54 | $ 2.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 | $ 0.59 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 109 |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | 995 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6500 | 2500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6900 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3375 | 1505 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | 995 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1065 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2151 | 716 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33.9 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 40.6 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 2.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | PW207E | IO-540 |
| Horsepower | 710 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 159 | 29.5 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 65 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| PFD | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - |
| GPS | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 8 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | - |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | NOTAR | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 109 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 131 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 317 | 257 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2120 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 21200 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 10650 | 8950 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8780 | - |