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Compare MD Helicopters MD 500E vs MD Helicopters MD 520N
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Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
MD Helicotpers
Aircraft Type
MD 500E
MD 520N
Base Aircraft Price (USD)
$ 2,750,000
$ 2,900,000
Direct Operating Cost
$ 398
$ 416
DOC / nm
$ 2.95
$ 3.38
DOC / nm / Seat
$ 0.74
$ 0.85
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
135
123
Max Range (nm)
258
210
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
1764
Total Seats
4
4
Cockpit
2
2
Standard Cabin Seats
2
2
Max Cabin Seats
3
3
Min Crew
1
1
Flight Deck (Base Spec)
Gyro / Analog
Gyro / Analog
Flight Rules
VFR
VFR
Certification
FAA / EASA
FAA / EASA
OEM Verification
Un-Verified
Un-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)
3000
3350
MTOW External Load (lbs)
3550
3850
Max External Load (lbs)
2069
2000
BEW (lbs)
1517
1586
Useful Load (lbs)
1483
1764
Fuel Capacity (lbs)
403
403
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)
1099
1380
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)
26.4
27.4
Overall Height (ft)
8.7
8.8
Length (ft)
30.9
31.4
Engine
No. of Engines
1
1
Manufacturer
MD Helicotpers
MD Helicotpers
Model
250-C20B
250-C20R
Horsepower
420
450
FADEC
No
No
TBO (hrs)
3500
3500
Fuel Type
JetFuel
JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)
64
64
Fuel Burn (gph)
35
35
Avionics
Flight Deck
Gyro / Analog
Gyro / Analog
Flight Rules
VFR
VFR
Transponder
1
1
VHF Com
1
1
Cabin
Total Seats
4
4
Cockpit
2
2
Standard Cabin Seats
2
2
Max Cabin Seats
3
3
Min Crew
1
1
Other
Gear Type
High Skids
High Skids
Rotorhead
5-Blade Articulated
5-Blade Articulated
Tail Rotor
2-Blade
NOTAR
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits
1
1
Airframe (Yrs)
1
1
Avionics (Yrs)
2
2
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)
135
123
Long Range Cruise (ktas)
135
123
Max Range (nm)
258
210
Range Seats Full (nm)
258
210
Endurance (hrs)
2.8
2.8
Max Climb Rate (fpm)
1770
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Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
20000
Hover IGE (ft)
11300
9300
Hover OGE (ft)
9500
5600
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