 
  Calculate and understand fuel usage for helicopters to plan your flights efficiently.
Helicopter fuel consumption is calculated by multiplying the fuel burn rate (in gallons/hour) by the flight time (in hours). Optionally, you can calculate the cost by multiplying the fuel consumed by the fuel price per gallon.
Fuel Consumed (gallons) = Fuel Burn Rate (gallons/hour) × Flight Time (hours)
Fuel Cost ($) = Fuel Consumed × Fuel Price (per gallon)
| Helicopter Model | Fuel Burn Rate (gallons/hour) | 
|---|---|
| Bell 206 JetRanger | 27 | 
| Robinson R44 | 15 | 
| Airbus H125 | 60 | 
| Sikorsky S-76 | 110 | 
| MD 500E | 34 | 
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 170 | 
For a Robinson R44 with a burn rate of 15 gallons/hour flying for 2 hours:
Fuel Consumed = 15 gallons/hour × 2 hours = 30 gallons
With fuel price of $5/gallon: 30 gallons × $5 = $150
Always account for fuel reserves and weather conditions when planning your flight.