Specifications
AI Description
- Avionics: SPIFR suite with 2 tube EFIS, 3-axis autopilot, Bendix King KLN 90B GPS, AMS 43 communication boxes, KRA 405 radio altimeter, BK KT 73 transponder (Mode S), BK KR 87 ADF, BK KX 165A COM 1 & 2 (8.33 kHz spacing compliant), KMD 540 display, TAS 600 traffic advisor system, USB power sockets in cockpit & rear cabin, intercom system wired with powered Bose co-pilot.
- Interior: 2020 VVIP interior with black leather seats and burgundy stitching, black Alcantara roof lining, black leather interior panels, luxury wool carpets with black leather edging.
- Exterior: 2018 paint scheme in maroon red with two-tone silver accents.
- Additional Equipment: Dual controls, cabin heater/defogger, rotor brake, passenger side steps, T-panel flight control console, super sound-proofing for cabin & baggage bay, auxiliary fuel tank system (52.5 US gal), auxiliary strobe lights, retractable steerable search light, two fixed landing lamps, cabin window slide vents, front doors pop vents, dual heated pitot tubes, map & RFM stowage pockets, wire cutter, upper and lower external compressor wash.
About this Model
Overview
The MD 902 Explorer is a light, twin-engine helicopter that pairs conventional main-rotor handling with MD’s NOTAR (NO TAil Rotor) anti-torque system. The design prioritizes reduced tail-rotor hazards, lower perceived noise footprint, and stable low-speed control—traits that make it a frequent fit for EMS, law-enforcement, and corporate/utility missions where operations near people, structures, or confined areas are common. Most aircraft in service are configured around quick-role changes (passenger, patrol, hoist, or medical interior), with capability driven heavily by installed mission equipment and certification basis.
Mission Fit
The MD 902’s core value is short- to mid-range utility flying where aircraft access, community noise sensitivity, and ramp safety matter. Buyers typically evaluate it as a missionized platform: the same airframe can be practical for passenger shuttles, IFR-capable transport (if equipped), and specialized public-safety work, but real-world performance depends on installed avionics, autopilot, and mission kit weight.
Cabin
Cabin experience is driven by the interior mission configuration. Typical layouts range from corporate-style seating to EMS interiors with litter provisions. The absence of a conventional tail rotor can reduce some perceived external noise and changes ground handling considerations around the tail boom area. Practicality is generally centered on quick access, good visibility for crewed missions, and the ability to support specialized equipment (e.g., medical, surveillance, or public-address systems) when specified.