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| Decision factor | Eurocopter EC120B ColibriView aircraft profile | Eurocopter AS355 NPView aircraft profile | Bell 206B-3 JetRangerView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2010 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Estimated purchase | €1.4m | €1.31m | €1.1m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €191k | €190k | €151k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €2.35m | €2.26m | €1.85m |
| Cruise speed | 120 kt | 118 kt | 115 kt |
| Advertised range | 383 nm | 307 nm | 374 nm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Realistic payload | 508 kg | 360 kg | 475 kg |
| Runway need | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| Data confidence | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | Quiet, comfortable and economical for a turbine helicopter, but production has ended and component support must be checked carefully. | The AS355 NP combines 5-seat helicopter capability with about 307 NM reported range and about 118 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | A global utility standard with excellent support, but payload, component lives and older-aircraft condition require discipline. |
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