Comparison of MD 500 MG Defender and Robinson R66 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Robinson R66 × |  MD 500 MG Defender × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Robinson Helicopter | MD Helicopters |
| Model | Robinson R66 | MD 500 MG Defender |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2011 | 1976 |
| Type | Light Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | R66 | H500 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 270 | 420 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 209 | 217 |
| Travel range (km) | 741 | 589 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 3.263 | 1.771 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,267 | 4,206 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.08 | 8.64 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,361 | 1,361 |
| Max payload (kg) | 588 | 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 279 | 238 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.5 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.31 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.21 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.57 | 9.38 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.48 | 2.71 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.37 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 10.06 | 8.05 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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