Trying to decide on what helicopter to buy or wondering if that machine you're considering is actually the best choice ? The charts below (WORK IN PROGRESS) compare similar multi engine turbine helicopters' performance and costs. Most information is from the manufacturers . Please e-mail me if you disagree with any information provided and I will review it ... DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR PLANNING PURPOSES - LOOK AT THE CHARTS AND DO YOUR OWN CALCULATIONS

Multi Engine Turbine Helicopters	Base Price New	Direct Operating Cost / Hr	M.A.U.W.	Empty Weight	Useful Load	Max Sling Load	Max Range **	Fast Cruise	HOGE ceiling ISA
AS 355 NP	$3.5 million	$	5732 lbs	3285 lbs	2447 lbs	2000 lbs	385 nm	120 knots	7180 ft
MD 902	$4 million	$ 420	6250 lbs	3375 lbs	2875 lbs	3000 lbs	257 nm	134 knots	10400 ft
EC 135 P2i / T2i	$4 million	$ 400	6415 lbs	3208 lbs	3208 lbs	lbs	340 nm	140 knots	6600 ft
A109 Grand	$4.7 million	$ 625	6614 lbs	3510 lbs	3104 lbs	2005 lbs	356 nm	154 knots	10 000 ft
Bell 429	$4 million	$	6930 lbs	4290 lbs	2640 lbs	2200 lbs	350 nm	142 knots	8000 ft
EC 145	$5.5 million	$ 450	7904 lbs	3977 lbs	3927 lbs	3307 lbs	370 nm	133 knots	2530 ft
Bell 430 (Wheels)	$4.5 million	$ 550	9300 lbs	5364 lbs	3936 lbs	2800 lbs	275 nm	143 knots	6200 ft
EC 155B1	$7 million	$ 825	10846 lbs	5774 lbs	5072 lbs	3527 lbs	427 nm	143 knots	Not at MAUW
S-76C++	$7 million	$ 675	11700 lbs	7005 lbs	4695 lbs	3300 lbs	380 nm	155 knots	3300 ft
Bell 412 EP	$5.8 million	$ 900	11900 lbs	6863 lbs	5037 lbs	4500 lbs	402 nm	120 knots	5200 ft
AW 139	$8 million	$	14110 lbs	7985 lbs	6125 lbs	5500 lbs	437 nm	167 knots	5500 ft
AS 332 L1	$12mil	$2400	18960 lbs	9920 lbs	9040 lbs	9920 lbs	454 nm	141 knots	7546 ft
AS 332 L2	$12mil	$2400	20502 lbs	10410 lbs	10092 lbs	11020 lbs	447 nm	150 knots	6430 ft
EC 225	$13mil	$2500	24251 lbs	11587 lbs	12664 lbs	11020 lbs	443 nm	141 knots	1510 ft
S-92	$13mil	$2200	26500 lbs	16875 lbs	9625 lbs	10000 lbs	600 nm	153 knots	7000 ft
EH101	$27mil	$	lbs	lbs	lbs	lbs	nm	knots	ft

Notes:

• Base selling price is estimated and actual price will depend on configuration, dealer and other factors.
• Stated operating costs are generally less than actual operating costs. Figures are highly estimated.
• M.A.U.W. is max all up weight, internal.
• External load figures are the lowest of : a. Hook rating or b. Useful load (external load limits) less 500-800 lbs (pilot and 300-600 lbs of fuel, depending on consumption).
• ** Range figures are at economical cruise speed, sea level, ISA, standard tanks, NO RESERVE.
• HOGE (hover out of ground effect) figures are at Max internal weight, ISA, take off power.

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