Specifications
Broker
LUIS TREJO
+14805355654
Aircraft Details
• Brand-new MD500E delivered as an OEM "green" aircraft, allowing full customization of paint, avionics, interiors, and mission equipment for various operational needs (private, utility, training, patrol, or special mission).
• Eligible for the Bring Your Own Engine (BYOE) program: customer can supply a qualified Rolls-Royce M250-C20B or M250-C20R engine for OEM inspection, integration, and installation.
• Features the Slimline Cockpit for exceptional visibility and improved pilot ergonomics.
• Fully Super E eligible, offering the option to enhance performance with the FAA-certified Super E upgrade package (additional horsepower, improved hot/high capability, increased mission utility).
• Delivered as a clean OEM foundation ready for customer-selected completion and future mission growth.
• Factory direct support from MD Helicopters.
• Airframe total time: 0 hours. Engine time: 0 hours.
About this Model
Overview
The MD 500E is an evolution of the Hughes/MD 500 series that emphasizes a compact footprint, responsive handling, and mission flexibility. Buyers typically consider it for utility roles where quick turns, confined-area operations, and good visibility matter more than cabin volume. The 500E’s airframe and rotor system are widely associated with training, patrol/observation, and light utility work, with numerous configuration options depending on prior operator use.
Mission Fit
Mission fit is strongest for short-to-medium stage lengths with frequent landings and repositioning. The type’s compact size supports confined landing zones and rooftop/urban operations when permitted. For buyers focused on carrying multiple adult passengers plus baggage in comfort, larger cabin helicopters tend to be a better match.
Cabin
Cabin experience is typically functional rather than spacious. Seating and interior finish vary widely by configuration and prior mission (e.g., utility, police, training), and noise/vibration expectations align with a light single-turbine helicopter. Visibility from the cockpit and forward cabin area is a common operational advantage for observation and approach/landing tasks.