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MD Helicopters 900 vs Bell 230

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecMD Helicopters 900Bell 230
ICAO typeEXPLB230
MTOW3,100 kg11,100 kg
Range300 nm690 nm
Cruise speed—425 kt
Service ceiling18,000 ft49,000 ft
Max seats108
Length12 m13 m
Wingspan—8 m
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How does the MD Helicopters 900 compare to the Bell 230 in range?

The MD Helicopters 900 has a range of 300 nm; the Bell 230 has a range of 690 nm.

What is the MTOW difference between the MD Helicopters 900 and the Bell 230?

The MD Helicopters 900 has a maximum take-off weight of 3,100 kg, compared with 11,100 kg for the Bell 230.

How many seats do the MD Helicopters 900 and Bell 230 have?

The MD Helicopters 900 seats up to 10; the Bell 230 seats up to 8.

What ICAO type codes do the MD Helicopters 900 and Bell 230 use?

The MD Helicopters 900 is ICAO type EXPL; the Bell 230 is ICAO type B230.