Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Md Helicopters Md 530f
| Spec | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | MD Helicopters MD 530F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 6.29 | $ 3.59 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Name | H145 | 429 GlobalRanger | MD 530F |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 365 | 216 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | 2535 | 1509 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 931 | $ 480 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 148 | 134 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $7,500,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Arriel 2E | PW207D1 | 250-C30 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 2000 |
| Horsepower | 894 | 1100 | 650 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 76 | 35 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 216.9 | 64 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 43 | 32.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 13.25 | 8.7 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 27.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | 130 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | 74 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | 26.37 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 6.58 | — |