Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Bell 407gxi vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 500e
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 500E | Bell 407GXi | AIRBUS H125 | Bell 505 JetRanger X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.95 | $ 4.43 | $ 4.61 | $ 3.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Bell | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | MD 500E | 407GXi | H125 | 505 JetRanger X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 258 | 337 | 341 | 306 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.71 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 5 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1483 | 2300 | 2189 | 1500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 398 | $ 589 | $ 627 | $ 441 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G1000H NXI | Garmin G500H | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 135 | 133 | 136 | 125 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 2,750,000 | $3,225,000 | $3,200,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| Model | 250-C20B | M250-C47E/4 | Arriel 2D | Arrius 2R |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 420 | 862 | 847 | 505 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 35 | 46 | — | 32.3 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 64 | 127.8 | 143 | 84.85 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 30.9 | 41.4 | 42.5 | 42.48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.7 | 10.2 | 10 | 10.65 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 26.4 | 35 | 36.1 | 37 |
| Width (ft) | — | 25.4 | — | 6.51 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — | 4.66 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 3.9 | — | 2.75 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 125 | — | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 16 | — | 18 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 7.17 |