MD Helicopters 369E
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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 |
Power
1 x Rolls Royce Model 250 (317 - 450 shp) turboshaft engine.
five-bladed main rotor and the choice of a 420-shp Allison 250- C20B or 450-shp Allison 250-C20R turbine engine
Weapons
MD 500 Defender: 2 external hardpoints and provision for 2 stub-wings with 2 hardpoints
Dimensions
| Length | (MD500E) |
|---|---|
| Rotor Span | 26 ft. 4 in. (MD500E) |
| Height | 8 ft. 4 in. (MD500E) |
| Empty Weight | 1,481 lbs. (MD500E) |
| Max Weight | 3,000 lbs. (MD500E) |
Performance
| Max Speed | 135 kts (MD500E) |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 120 kts (MD500E) |
| Ceiling | 13,900 ft. (MD500E) |
| Normal Range | 250nm (MD500E) |
| Max Range | 304nm (MD500E) |
Updated 12th April 2009
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