Attribute | ![]() Agusta Westland Grand × | ![]() MD Explorer × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland | MD Helicopters |
Model | Agusta Westland Grand | MD Explorer |
Country | United Kingdom | United States |
Manufactured from (year) | 2002 | 1992 |
Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Mid Size Helicopters |
Icao | A109 | EXPL |
Performance | ||
Engine | 2x 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW207C | 2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207E turboshafts |
Power, hp (hp) | 735 | 550 |
Avionics | Bendix/King avionic package | Digital avionics including FADEC |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 289 | 250 |
Travel range (km) | 889 | 693 |
Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.993 | 1.15 |
Service ceiling (m) | 4,938 | 5,334 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9.3 | 10.5 |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 3,200 | 3,130 |
Max payload (kg) | 1,540 | 1,417 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 806 | 602 |
Baggage volume (m³) | 0.95 | - |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 7 | 6 |
Cabin height (m) | 1.28 | 1.24 |
Cabin width (m) | 1.61 | 1.45 |
Cabin length (m) | 2.3 | 1.91 |
Exterior length (m) | 12.96 | 11.38 |
Tail height (m) | 3.4 | 3.66 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Wing span (m) | 10.83 | 10.3 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |