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MD Helicopters MD500E

1999 · Single-engine light turbine helicopter

History C/N News
Earlier airframes listed as McDonnell Douglas MD500E

Specifications

Engine1 x Allison 250-C20B 420 shp
Capacity1 + 3
Length (m)9.4
Blades5
Rotor diam. (m)8.1
Disc area (m2)51.53
Weight (kgs)Empty: 672 Max: 1613
Speed (km/h)Cruise: 250 Max: 278
Range (km)445

Operators

1999- US MD Helicopters MD500
2008- FI Maavoimat MD500
CH Fuchs Helikopter MD500
US State of Texas