Specifications
AI Description
- Model: MD HELICOPTERS 500E
- Condition: Used
- Engine: Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20R/2
- Cabin Layout: Three Passenger VIP Configuration
- Interior: Grey Leather with optional Navy Blue Seat Protectors
- Exterior: Pearlescent White with Dark and Medium Blue Stripes
- Equipment:
- Five Main Rotor Blades
- Sliding Windows
- Extended Landing Gear
- AFS Inlet Barrier Filter
- LED Red and White Strobe Lights
- LED Navigation Lights
- Air-Conditioning
- Emergency Life Vests
- Engine Fire Extinguishers
- Avionics:
- Garmin GTN-650
- Garmin GMA-350
- Garmin GI-106
- Garmin GTX-330
- King KY-196B
- King I-VSI
- King AI
- King AHI
- King Gyro
- King TCI
- Artex ELT-406
- Total Time Since New: 1,208 hours
- Entry-into-Service: 2013
- Location: Pasay City, National Capital Region, The Philippines
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.