Bell 412epi vs Md Helicopters Md 902 Exlplorer vs Robinson Helicopters R66 vs Sikorsky S 76d
| Spec | MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer | ROBINSON R66 | Bell 412EPi | Sikorsky S-76D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.54 | $ 3.49 | $ 12.09 | $ 11.49 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 | 14 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicotpers | Robinson Helicopters | Bell | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | MD 902 Exlplorer | R66 | 412EPi | S-76D |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 317 | 350 | 361 | 441 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.96 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | — | 13 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3125 | 1355 | 4829 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 988 | $ 384 | $ 1,487 | $ 1,781 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G500H | Gyro / Analog | Bell BasiX-Pro | Thales TopDeck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 131 | 110 | 123 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,250,000 | $ 920,000 | $ 12,500,000 | $14,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 | 14 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | — | 13 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 3 | 13 | 10 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW207E | RR300 | PT6T-9 | PW210S |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 2000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 710 | 300 | 1370 | 1077 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 65 | — | 113 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 159 | 73.6 | 330.5 | 296 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 40.6 | 38.3 | 52.1 | 52.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33.9 | 33 | 46 | 44 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 50 | 220 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 18 | 28 | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 33 | — |