MD 500E

Light Helicopters

ICAO aircraft code H500

Manufacturer MD Helicopters

Country United States

New price USD 1.9 million

The MD 500E is a highly maneuverable and versatile aircraft.

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MD 500E specifications

General

ICAO aircraft code

H500

Manufacturer

MD Helicopters

Manufactured

1985 - Present

Country

United States

New purchase price

USD 1.9 million

Aircraft performance

Avionics:

Garmin Avionics

Engine:

1x 1× Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft
Turboshaft

Power:

420 HP

Max Cruise Speed:

135 Kts
250 Km/h

Travel range:

290 Nm
537 Kilometers

Fuel Economy:

5.9 Nm / gallon
2.886 Km / liter

Service Ceiling:

16,000 feet

Rate of Climb:

1700 feet / minute
8.64meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

1,361 Kg
3,000 lbs

Max Payload:

689 Kg
1,519 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

64 gallon
242 liter

Baggage Volume:

1 m3 / 35 ft3

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About the MD 500E

The MD 500E is a highly maneuverable and versatile aircraft. It can be outfitted for many different purposes, such as utilities work, law enforcement, and even military applications. The helicopter has been in production since the 1970s with over 3,000 units produced so far.