| With the ability to takeoff and land almost anywhere in less than 150 meters, Maule airplanes can do nearly everything a light helicopter can do at a fraction of the cost. Factor in reduced pilot training and insurance costs along with reduced maintenance down-time and the Maule M and MX airplanes gain an even greater economic advantage. | ||||||||||||
| Maule M-7-235B | Robinson R44 | Bell 206B | ||||||||||
| Acquisition Cost, China, CNY† | 2,570,000 | 5,000,000 | 17,600,000 | |||||||||
| Nunber of Seats | 4-5 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||
| Useful Load kg | 406 | 452 | 676 | |||||||||
| Payload-Full Standard Fuel kg | 207 | 368 | 570 | |||||||||
| Payload-Optional Fuel kg | N/A | 318 | N/A | |||||||||
| Range-Maximum/Standard Fuel¹ km | 1,500 | 326 | 532 | |||||||||
| Range-Maximum/Optional Fuel¹ km | N/A | 579 | N/A | |||||||||
| Takeoff Distance, Sea Level, ISA, Max Weight (meters) | 91 | N/A | N/A | |||||||||
| Landing Distance, Sea Level, ISA, Max Weight meters | 100 | N/A | N/A | |||||||||
| Cruise Speed km/hr | 260 | 194 | 194 | |||||||||
| Direct Operating Cost/hr, CNY² | 649 | 1,156 | 2,176 | |||||||||
| Automobile Fuel STC Available | YES | NO | Jet Fuel | |||||||||
| Notes | ||||||||||||
| † Prices subject to change without notice | ||||||||||||
| ¹ 70% power; no wind; 30-minute fuel reserve | ||||||||||||
| ² Includes fuel @ 8rmb/ltr; oil; and hourly reserves for overhaul and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections | ||||||||||||