MD Helicopters · United States · 2000–Present ·
$2.4 million

The MD 530F is a small single-engine, light multipurpose utility helicopter that was designed and manufactured by Hughes Helicopters. The aircraft has been in production since 1975 and remains in use today for the military, law enforcement, search and rescue operations, as well as commercial uses such as aerial surveying and photography. It is one of the most common helicopters used by militaries throughout the world.

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Engine:
1× Allison 250-C30 Turboshaft
Engine type:
Turboshaft
Power:
650 shp  ·  485 kW
Avionics:
Garmin Avionics
Wing Tips:
No winglets
Seats:
5
Cabin width:
ft 4 in · 1.31 m
Cabin height:
ft 12 in · 1.52 m
Cabin length:
ft 0 in · 2.44 m
Exterior length:
32 ft 7 in · 9.94 m
Tail height:
ft 9 in · 2.67 m
Wing span / rotor:
27 ft 4 in · 8.33 m
Baggage volume:
11 ft³  ·  0.3 
Max takeoff weight:
3,100 lb  ·  1,400 kg
Max Payload:
1,600 lb  ·  750 kg
Fuel capacity:
110 gal  ·  400 L  ·  300 kg  (Jet A)
Max cruise speed:
135 kt  ·  155 mph  ·  250 km/h
Range:
232 nm  ·  270 mi  ·  430 km
Fuel burn:
4.19 nm/gal  ·  2.05 km/L
Ceiling:
18,700 ft  ·  5,700 m
Rate of climb:
2,070 ft/min  ·  11 m/s
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The MD 530F is a light utility helicopter that was first produced in 1978 by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It’s powered by a single Rolls-Royce Allison 250 engine and has seating for six passengers plus two on the flight deck. There are also cargo hooks to allow it to carry external loads.
Currently, there are over 3,000 units of this aircraft in service around the world with more than 50% currently operating outside of North America.

The MD 530F is a helicopter that was first introduced in 1985. The aircraft weighs 4,000 pounds with a range of 250 miles and can fly at speeds of up to 150 mph. This helicopter has the ability to hold 5 people including the pilot and provides lots of storage for gear which makes it ideal for police departments or rescue teams.

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