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MD Helicopters
500E


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The MD Helicopters 500e has the highest productivity per unit cost of any light turbine helicopter in its class, claims MD Helicopters.

It combines a static mast and fail-safe rotor and retention system with an optional four-bladed tail rotor available to yield quiet performance.

Outstanding performance for numerous tasks within the construction, petroleum and forestry industries.

The 500e also has a crashworthy A-frame design which acts as an integral seat structure, and a static mast with fail-safe rotor and rotor retention system.



Standard Equipment list:

Engine:Allison 250-C20B or C20R
Range:275 Miles
Speed:135 kts
Weight:3,000 lb
Cargo Capacity:1519 lbs Internal, 2069 lbs External


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