MD 500E
SPECS
Length:
30.81 ft (9.4 m)
Rotor diameter:
26.4 ft (8.1 m)
Height:
8.4 ft (2.6 m)
Disc area:
586.8 ft² (54.5 m²)
Empty weight:
1,481 lb (672 kg)
MTOW:
3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
Powerplant:
1 × Allison 250-C20B Turboshaft, 420 hp (313 kW)
Maximum speed:
152 knots (175 mph, 282 km/h)
Cruise speed:
135 kn (155 mph, 250 km/h)
Range:
267 mi (429 km)
Service Ceiling:
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Rate of Climb:
1,770 ft/min (9 m/s)