The MD500E is a highly effective aircraft.
Its manoeuvrability enables operations in both remote and metrapolitan areas.
The MD 500E has earned its reputation as a hands-down favourite, delivering the highest speed, payload and productivity in its class.
The MD 500E features:
- Ample cabin space,
- Maximum of five passengers,
- Unsurpassed visibility,
- Large, flat floor,
- Plenty of room for cargo,
- Internal load of 689 kg,
- Suitability for most utility operations.
The MD 500E cruises easily at 135 kt (250 kph) over a range of 290 nm (537 km).
For applications where noise is a concern, the MD 500E is equipped with a four-bladed tail rotor for quiet performance.
The MD 500E retains strong characteristics of speed, agility and the ability to operate with ease in confined spaces.
Rear seat passengers have ample headroom and visibility including first-class front and rear seating with generous leg room.
The T-shaped instrument panel provides a full complement of modern avionics.
High-clearance skids permit operations in rough terrain, increasing the 500E's versatility.
A five-bladed main rotor, Rolls-Royce Model 250-C20B gas turbine engine, proven reliability of the derated turbine engine and a fail-safe design makes the MD 500E the best-performing helicopter in its class.
MD 500E Performance Specifications
- Maximum cruise speed of 250 km/h (135 kt) (155 mph)
- Maximum operating altitude of 4877 m (16,000 ft)
- Maximum hook capacity is 907 kg (2,000 lb)
