MD Helicopters · United States · ICAO: MD52 · 1991–Present ·
$2.6 million

The MD 520N is an agile and nimble helicopter that boasts a flight performance unparalleled by any other light twin in the world. It was designed to combine the maneuverability of single-engine helicopters with the speed, power, and efficiency of larger multi-engine models.

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Engine:
1× Allison 250-C20R Turboshaft
Engine type:
Turboshaft
Power:
420 shp  ·  313 kW
Avionics:
Garmin Avionics
Wing Tips:
No winglets
Seats:
5
Cabin width:
ft 7 in · 1.40 m
Cabin height:
ft 3 in · 1.30 m
Cabin length:
ft 0 in · 1.83 m
Exterior length:
33 ft 2 in · 10.10 m
Tail height:
ft 10 in · 2.70 m
Fuselage diameter:
ft 3 in · 1.60 m
Wing span / rotor:
27 ft 4 in · 8.33 m
Baggage volume:
49 ft³  ·  1.4 
Max takeoff weight:
3,850 lb  ·  1,750 kg
Max Payload:
1,750 lb  ·  800 kg
Fuel capacity:
60 gal  ·  200 L  ·  200 kg  (Jet A)
Max cruise speed:
123 kt  ·  142 mph  ·  228 km/h
Range:
210 nm  ·  240 mi  ·  390 km
Fuel burn:
4.16 nm/gal  ·  2.04 km/L
Ceiling:
20,000 ft  ·  6,100 m
Rate of climb:
1,850 ft/min  ·  m/s
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The MD 520N is a single-engine, high-performance light aircraft made by McDonnell Douglas. It was designed to be easy to maintain and economical to fly. The first prototype flew in 1973 and the first production model was delivered in 1975. In total, 1,187 were produced until production ceased in 1997.

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