Comparison of HAL Chetak and MD 530F [S]ave
| Attribute |  HAL Chetak × |  MD 530F × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | MD Helicopters |
| Model | HAL Chetak | MD 530F |
| Country | India | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1965 | 2000 |
| Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
| Icao | ALO3 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft | 1x 1× Allison 250-C30 Turboshaft |
| Power, hp (hp) | 871 | 650 |
| Avionics | - | Garmin Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 209 | 250 |
| Travel range (km) | 541 | 430 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.071 | 2.05 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,500 | 5,700 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 4.83 | 10.52 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,200 | 1,406 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,070 | 737 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 575 | 420 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 0.31 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.35 | 1.52 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.8 | 1.31 |
| Cabin length (m) | 1.8 | 2.44 |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.84 | 9.94 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 2.67 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.02 | 8.33 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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