The top-selling 500 family

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Flown initially in February J963. <>v сі І. І00 OH-6As wen* Unit I of the IS An tty. M.-rving with distinction in Vietnam A few ’till remain in Air National Guard service

Production ol a commercial and export model, called the Hughe* s(ri, began in l%H and

500D

This brightly docoratod helicopter was a domonstrator
for the British market. The MD 500 has gained a
sound reputation tor speed and lifting ability.

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500C

Type: gut utility hefreopter

Powerplant: one 236-kW <3i6-hp.) Alteon 250- С1ЙА turboshaft engine

Max cruising speed: 244 km/h <151 m. p b i at 305 m 0.000 ft.)

Initial climb rate: 518 mfrnln (1.700 f p. m)

Range: 006 km (375 mi.)

Weights: empty 493 kg 11.085 lb ), maximum take-off 1361 kg (2.994 lb )

Accommodation: two ptots and seven passengers or up to 800 kg (1.760 to.) of freight

Dimensions:

mam rotor cfcameter 8.03 m (26 ft 4m)

length 9.24 m (30 ft. 4 in.)

height 2.48 m (8 ft. 2 In.)

mam rotor disc area 5060 m1 (545 sq, ft)

ACTION DATA

MAXIMUM SPEEO

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