If you have been searching for parts and components for the MD 500E and similar rotorcraft, ASAP Aerospace is your sourcing solution. The MD 500E is a variant within the MD 500 Defender family of light multi-role military helicopters, designed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems. Since production of the rotorcraft family began in 1976, around 471 units have been built as of the present. Many models are currently in active service across the globe, operating under users such as the Republic of Korea Army, Iraqi Air Force, Israeli Air Force, and Philippine Air Force. As compared to the base model, the MD 500E features increased size, faster cruise speeds, and other various physical and performance changes.
Manufacturer :
MD Helicopters
Country :
United States
Manufactured :
1985 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Garmin Avionics
Engine :
1× Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft
Power :
420 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
125 knots - 232 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
327 Nautical Miles - 606 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
5.9 nautical mile / gallon - 2.886 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
16,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
1700 feet/minute - 8.64metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
1,021 Kg - 2,251 lbs
Max Payload :
527 Kg - 1,162 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
64 gallon - 242 litre
Baggage Volume :
0.23 m3 / 8 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
5 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.52 metre - 4.99 feet
Cabin Width :
1.34 metre - 4.40 feet
Cabin Length :
2.44 metre - 8.01 feet
Exterior Length :
9.4 metre - 30.84 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
8.03 metre - 26.34 feet
With a single Allison 250-C20B
turboshaft engine, the McDonnell Douglas MD 500E can produce 420 horsepower to reach a maximum speed of 152 knots. The fuel tank capacity of the helicopter is 64 gallons, permitting a travel range of 327 nautical miles with an average fuel economy of 5.9 nautical miles per gallon. For flight operations, one to two pilots are required within the cockpit, and up to five passengers are permissible within the main cabin. With passengers and cargo, the MD 500E has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,000 pounds.
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