Comparison of Eurocopter EC 635 and MD Explorer

Attribute	Eurocopter EC 635 ×	MD Explorer ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	MD Helicopters
Model	Eurocopter EC 635	MD Explorer
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1998	1992
Type	Military Helicopters	Mid Size Helicopters
Icao	EC35	EXPL
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW206B2	2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207E turboshafts
Power, hp (hp)	817	550
Avionics	THALES Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit	Digital avionics including FADEC
Max cruise speed (km/h)	259	250
Travel range (km)	648	693
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.115	1.15
Service ceiling (m)	6,095	5,334
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.92	10.5
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	3,100	3,130
Max payload (kg)	1,360	1,417
Fuel tank capacity (l)	674	602
Dimensions
Seats	8	6
Cabin height (m)	1.26	1.24
Cabin width (m)	1.5	1.45
Cabin length (m)	4	1.91
Exterior length (m)	12.19	11.38
Tail height (m)	3.62	3.66
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.56	1.7
Wing span (m)	10.2	10.3
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets