Compare MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer vs Sikorsky S-76D
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| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Type | MD 902 Exlplorer | S-76D |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,250,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 988 | $ 1,781 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.54 | $ 11.49 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 441 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | - |
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 6500 | 11700 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6900 | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3000 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 3375 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1065 | 296 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2151 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33.9 | 44 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12 | 14.5 |
| Length (ft) | 40.6 | 52.5 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Sikorsky |
| Model | PW207E | PW210S |
| Horsepower | 710 | 1077 |
| FADEC | No | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 159 | 296 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 65 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G500H | Thales TopDeck |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | - | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 2 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 5-Blade Articulated | 4-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | NOTAR | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | 1 | - |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 155 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 131 | 155 |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 441 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 317 | 441 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2120 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 21200 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 10650 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8780 | - |