MD Helicopters MD-500 Private ZK-HSZ
- Manufacturer:
- MD Helicopters
- Type / Model:
- MD-500
- Registration:
- ZK-HSZ
- Colour Scheme:
- Private
- Location:
- Franz Josef, New Zealand
- Photographer:
- Gabriel Savit
- Date Taken:
- 30/12/2006
- Image ID:
- #40442
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3504 x 2336
- Image Description:
- With Franz Josef Glacier tucked away in the background. Operated by Fox & Franz Heli Services
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Aircraft Data
The MD Helicopters MD 500 (Hughes 369) is a light utility civilian and military helicopter. McDonnell Douglas acquired Hughes Helicopters in January 1984.
The latest civil production version is the MD 500E. Military variants are marketed as the MD 500 Defender.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1963 | 4000 | 3000 | 1 | 4 - 0 |
Power
five-bladed main rotor and the choice of a 420-shp Allison 250- C20B or 450-shp Allison 250-C20R turbine engine
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 9.35 m. 30 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span |
8.03 m.
26 ft. 4 in.
MD500E |
| Height |
2.54 m.
8 ft. 4 in.
MD500E |
| Empty Weight |
672 kg.
1481 lbs.
MD500E |
| Max Weight |
1362 kg.
3000 lbs.
MD500E |
Performance
| Max Speed |
217 kph
135 mph
MD500E |
| Cruise Speed |
193 kph
120 mph
MD500E |
| Ceiling | 4236.72 m. 13900 ft. |
| Normal Range |
463
250
nm
km.
MD500E |
| Max Range |
563
304
nm
km.
MD500E |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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