MD 500 Defender

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:capacity up to 6 passengers
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
gptkbp:design lightweight design
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_250-C20
gptkbp:firstFlight 1976
gptkbp:height 9.4 ft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MD 500 Defender
gptkbp:length 11.6 ft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:MD_Helicopters
gptkbp:market commercial market
military market
law enforcement market
civil market
emergency services market
gptkbp:maxSpeed 120 knots
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Border_Patrol
gptkb:Nigerian_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
gptkb:Philippine_National_Police
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
low noise levels
short takeoff and landing
good visibility
gptkbp:powerOutput 420 shp
gptkbp:productionCompany present
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1976
gptkbp:range 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:MD_500N
gptkb:MD_500C
MD 530F
MD 500E
MD 500D
MD 500F
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
armed reconnaissance
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 33 ft 4 in
gptkbp:services 10,500 ft
gptkbp:setting single rotor
tail rotor
skid landing gear
gptkbp:successor gptkb:MD_600
gptkbp:usedBy military
law enforcement
search and rescue
gptkbp:variant gptkb:MD_500N
MD 530F
MD 500E
gptkbp:weight 2,500 lbs