Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Robinson Helicopters R66
| Spec | ROBINSON R66 | MD Helicopters MD 500E | Bell 505 JetRanger X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.49 | $ 2.95 | $ 3.53 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopters | MD Helicotpers | Bell |
| Aircraft Name | R66 | MD 500E | 505 JetRanger X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 350 | 258 | 306 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.70 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.71 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1355 | 1483 | 1500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 384 | $ 398 | $ 441 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G1000H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 110 | 135 | 125 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 920,000 | $ 2,750,000 | $1,445,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 3 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 3 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | Dual-Channel |
| Model | RR300 | 250-C20B | Arrius 2R |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 420 | 505 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 73.6 | 64 | 84.85 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 35 | 32.3 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 38.3 | 30.9 | 42.48 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.4 | 8.7 | 10.65 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 33 | 26.4 | 37 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 50 | — | 137 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 18 | — | 18 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | 6.51 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 4.66 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 2.75 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 7.17 |