MD 500 Helicopter




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utility
pilot + four
RR C20B
420 s.h.p.
30 ft. 10 in.
8 ft. 9 in.
26 ft. 5 in.
1,480 lbs.
3,550 lbs.
138 mph
175 mph (VNE)
1,770 fpm
16,000 feet
300 miles
2/14/63
1966



 

MD 500 HelicoterMD 500 Helicopter

The MD 500 helicopter produced by MD Helicopters, part of McDonnell Douglas, was originally produced by Hughes Helicopters. It is known for its low operating cost and low maintenance, combined with exceptional performance. It is a favorite of law enforcement, the military, and for utility civilian operations. The MD 500 has been sold to the governments of over 60 countries around the world.

The latest MD 500 differs from its predecessors in that it has a less rounded nose, and five blade main rotors made from extruded aluminum spar hot bonded to a wraparound aluminum skin. It has a larger tail section for improved low speed stability. A four blade tail rotor is available for noise reduction.

Some 4,750 MD 500 helicopters of all types have been built to date.

RC MD 500 Vario

RC MD 500 Helicopter

Vario has a RC MD 500 helicopter for sale for gas engine or turbine power. It is 68 in. long, 13 in. wide and uses a 66 in. rotor.
Vario has a RC MD 500 in a smaller size for Sky Fox mechanics or gas engine power. It is 58 in. long, 10 in. wide and needs from a 59 in. to 63 in. rotor.



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