MD 500C

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics systems
gptkbp:basedOn 1.5 m
10.7 m
gptkbp:capacity 5
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design high maneuverability
compact design
reliable performance
easy maintenance
low operating costs
good visibility
advanced rotor system
versatile configuration
twin-engine option
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Allison_250-C20
gptkbp:firstFlight 1966
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 200 L
gptkbp:hasArea 1
gptkbp:height 3.3 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MD 500C
gptkbp:landingGear skids
gptkbp:length 10.7 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
gptkbp:maxRange 4
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 1,600 kg
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Navy
Law enforcement agencies
search and rescue operations
medical evacuation services
firefighting services
news media
private owners
commercial operators
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 500 kg
gptkbp:powers 420 hp
gptkbp:productionCompany 1984
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1966
gptkbp:range 500 km
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally good safety record
gptkbp:services 3,000 m
gptkbp:successor MD 530F
gptkbp:usedBy military
gptkbp:variant gptkb:MD_500N
MD 500E
MD 500D
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 9.8 m