MD 530

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/MD_530
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
gptkbp:design compact size
lightweight construction
advanced avionics
single rotor
reliable performance
easy maintenance
low operating costs
high visibility cockpit
enhanced safety features
high payload capacity
dual controls
good fuel efficiency
excellent stability
versatile configurations
quick change interior
gptkbp:enginePower 420 shp
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1983
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 50 gallons
gptkbp:headlights gptkb:fenestron
gptkbp:height 3.4 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MD 530
gptkbp:introduced 1983
gptkbp:landingGear skid
gptkbp:length 11.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:notableFeature high maneuverability
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard
search and rescue teams
various police departments
firefighting units
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 5 passengers
1,000 lb
gptkbp:primaryUser law enforcement
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1983
gptkbp:productionYears 1990
gptkbp:range 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:MD_500
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 10.7 m
gptkbp:secondaryRole reconnaissance
transport
gptkbp:services 15,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:MD_600
gptkbp:type civil and military helicopter
gptkbp:usedBy military forces
gptkbp:variant MD 500E
gptkbp:weight 2,500 lb
gptkbp:wingspan 10.7 m