Airbus Helicopters H130 vs Md Helicopters Md 530f vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven Ii
| Spec | ROBINSON R44 Raven II | AIRBUS H130 | MD Helicopters MD 530F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 2.36 | $ 5.00 | $ 3.59 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | R44 Raven II | H130 | MD 530F |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 300 | 333 | 216 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.59 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.90 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 995 | 2299 | 1509 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 257 | $ 640 | $ 480 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 109 | 128 | 134 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 490,000 | $3,450,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 2 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Cockpit | — | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 5 | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-540 | Arriel 2D | 250-C30 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 2200 | 5000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 245 | 952 | 650 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 29.5 | 143 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 35 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 38.3 | 41.5 | 32.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.8 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33 | 35.1 | 27.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 2.5 | — | — |