Notes:
a) As indicated, this comparison is compiled with the benefit of contributions from members of the Rotorheads forum (as well as publicly available information) and, as such, claims no ‘official’ or approved status.
b) Following several comments related to the B429 purchase price, this has been downwardly revised.
c) There are various comments relating to the EC135 fuel burn but, overall, the consensus is that 220kg/h is slightly high and which has led to this figure being reduced to 200kg/h.
d) Based on HeloDrvr's comments the following adjustments have been made in repect of the B429:
i) Fuel burn is recorded as 82gph and a straight conversion to litres (ie. 310lit/h) used in the table.
ii) Basic Weight is increased to 2200kgs leaving a 'useful' load of 970kgs.
iii) Vh amended to 140kts
Awaiting further information to the contrary.
Thanks to all who have contributed.