Comparison of MD 500 MG Defender and Sikorsky Schweizer 333 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sikorsky Schweizer 333 × |  MD 500 MG Defender × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Helicopter | MD Helicopters |
| Model | Sikorsky Schweizer 333 | MD 500 MG Defender |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1992 | 1976 |
| Type | Light Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | S333 | H500 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Rolls-Royce 250-C20W turboshaft | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 280 | 420 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 194 | 217 |
| Travel range (km) | 591 | 589 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.03 | 1.771 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,962 | 4,206 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.01 | 8.64 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,157 | 1,361 |
| Max payload (kg) | 567 | 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 276 | 238 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.28 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.84 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 1.4 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.5 | 9.38 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.35 | 2.71 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.9 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 8.38 | 8.05 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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