Comparison of MD 500E and Sikorsky Schweizer 300c Utility

Attribute	MD 500E ×	Sikorsky Schweizer 300c Utility ×
General
Manufacturer	MD Helicopters	Sikorsky Helicopter
Model	MD 500E	Sikorsky Schweizer 300c Utility
Country	United States	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1985	1964
Type	Light Helicopters	Light Helicopters
Icao	H500	-
Performance
Engine	1x 1× Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft	1 × Textron Lycoming HIO-360-D1A
Power, hp (hp)	420	190
Avionics	Garmin Avionics	-
Max cruise speed (km/h)	250	159
Travel range (km)	537	361
Fuel economy (km/l)	2.886	2.984
Service ceiling (m)	4,877	4,450
Rate of climb (m/sec)	8.64	3.81
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	1,361	930
Max payload (kg)	689	431
Fuel tank capacity (l)	242	121
Baggage volume (m³)	1	-
Dimensions
Seats	5	3
Cabin height (m)	1.52	-
Cabin width (m)	1.34	-
Cabin length (m)	2.44	-
Exterior length (m)	9.4	9.4
Tail height (m)	2.7	-
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.5	-
Wing span (m)	8.06	8.2
Wing tips	No Winglets	-