Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 520n vs Md Helicopters Md 600n
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 600N | MD Helicopters MD 520N | AIRBUS H145 | Bell 505 JetRanger X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.06 | $ 3.38 | $ 9.31 | $ 3.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | MD Helicotpers | Airbus Helicopters | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | MD 600N | MD 520N | H145 | 505 JetRanger X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 341 | 210 | 352 | 306 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.71 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 3 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2000 | 1764 | 4200 | 1500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 545 | $ 416 | $ 1,210 | $ 441 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | EFIS | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 134 | 123 | 130 | 125 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,400,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $10,200,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 3 | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Configuration | — | — | Green Interior | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| Model | 250-C47 | 250-C20R | Arriel 2E | Arrius 2R |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 715 | 450 | 894 | 505 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 41 | 35 | — | 32.3 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 118 | 64 | — | 84.85 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 36.9 | 31.4 | 44.8 | 42.48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.7 | 8.8 | 13 | 10.65 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 27.5 | 27.4 | 36.1 | 37 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 166 | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46.8 | 18 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | 6.51 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | 4.66 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | 2.75 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | 7.17 |