Comparison of Kazan Ansat and MD Explorer

Attribute	Kazan Ansat ×	MD Explorer ×
General
Manufacturer	Kazan Helicopters	MD Helicopters
Model	Kazan Ansat	MD Explorer
Country	Russia	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1997	1992
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Mid Size Helicopters
Icao	ANST	EXPL
Performance
Engine	2x 2 X Pratt And Whitney PW207K	2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207E turboshafts
Power, hp (hp)	630	550
Avionics	-	Digital avionics including FADEC
Max cruise speed (km/h)	250	250
Travel range (km)	635	693
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.027	1.15
Service ceiling (m)	5,500	5,334
Rate of climb (m/sec)	12	10.5
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	3,600	3,130
Max payload (kg)	1,750	1,417
Fuel tank capacity (l)	700	602
Baggage volume (m³)	1	-
Dimensions
Seats	9	6
Cabin height (m)	1.3	1.24
Cabin width (m)	1.68	1.45
Cabin length (m)	4.6	1.91
Exterior length (m)	13.64	11.38
Tail height (m)	3.4	3.66
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.9	1.7
Wing span (m)	11.5	10.3
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets