MD Helicopters MD 500

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics systems
gptkbp:capacity gptkb:5
gptkbp:cockpit two-seat
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Hugh_E._Mc_Elroy
gptkbp:diameter gptkb:5
2
33 ft 4 in
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_250
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1967
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 40 US gallons
gptkbp:height 9.1 ft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MD Helicopters MD 500
gptkbp:landing_gear skid
gptkbp:legacy widely respected in aviation community
gptkbp:length 12.8 ft
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:MD_Helicopters
gptkbp:market civil and military markets
gptkbp:max_speed 120 knots
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:transportation
gptkb:tourism
gptkb:search_and_rescue
aerial photography
reconnaissance
medical evacuation
agricultural applications
training missions
light attack
gptkbp:notable_features excellent visibility
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:operational_cost moderate
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
gptkbp:produces over 2000
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1967
present
gptkbp:range 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:role gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:safety_record generally good
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 ft
gptkbp:training used for pilot training
gptkbp:type light helicopter
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:military
gptkbp:user_countries various countries worldwide
gptkbp:variant gptkb:MD_500_E
gptkb:MD_530_F
gptkbp:weight 1,500 lb
gptkbp:weight_limit 3,200 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bell_407
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5