Compare Bell 407GXi vs MD Helicopters MD 500E vs Robinson Helicopters R66

Bell 407GXi
MD Helicopters MD 500E
Robinson Helicopters R66
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft Type407GXiMD 500ER66
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,225,000$ 2,750,000$ 920,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 589$ 398$ 384
DOC / nm$ 4.43$ 2.95$ 3.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.74$ 0.70
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)133135110
Max Range (nm)337258350
Useful Load (lbs)230014831355
Total Seats645
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats523
Max Cabin Seats53-
Min Crew111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000H NXIGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)500030002700
MTOW External Load (lbs)60003550-
Max External Load (lbs)31002069-
BEW (lbs)270015171345
Useful Load (lbs)230014831355
Fuel Capacity (lbs)856.26403493
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)14431099862
Max Baggage Weight (lbs)250--
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)3526.433
Width (ft)25.4--
Overall Height (ft)10.28.711.4
Length (ft)41.430.938.3
Cabin Height (ft)3.9--
Cabin Width (ft)5--
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)125-50
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)16-18
Engine
No. of Engines111
ManufacturerBellMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
ModelM250-C47E/4250-C20BRR300
Horsepower862420300
FADECYesNoNo
TBO (hrs)350035002000
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)127.86473.6
Fuel Burn (gph)4635-
Avionics
Flight DeckGarmin G1000H NXIGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFR
Standby InstrumentGyro--
EFISGEA-71HB--
FMS1--
PFD1--
MFD1--
GPS1--
AHRS1--
ADC1--
Transponder111
VHF Com211
VHF NAV1-1
Cabin
Total Seats645
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats523
Max Cabin Seats53-
Min Crew111
Other
Gear TypeLow SkidsHigh SkidsLow Skids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated2-Blade Teetoring
Tail Rotor2-Blade2-Blade2-Blade
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits11-
Airframe (Yrs)31-
Airframe (Hrs)1000--
Engine (Hrs)1000--
Avionics (Yrs)-2-
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)133135110
Long Range Cruise (ktas)120135110
Max Speed (Vne)140-130
Max Range (nm)337258350
Range Seats Full (nm)337258341
Endurance (hrs)42.8-
Max Climb Rate (fpm)-17701000
Service Ceiling (ft)189401600014000
Hover IGE (ft)135501130010000
Hover OGE (ft)11940950010000
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