Attribute | ![]() MD 500 MG Defender × | ![]() Sikorsky Schweizer 300CBi Training × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | MD Helicopters | Sikorsky Helicopter |
Model | MD 500 MG Defender | Sikorsky Schweizer 300CBi Training |
Country | United States | United States |
Manufactured from (year) | 1976 | 1981 |
Type | Military Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
Icao | H500 | - |
Performance | ||
Engine | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B | 1 X Textron Lycoming HIO-360 G1A |
Power, hp (hp) | 420 | 180 |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 217 | 148 |
Travel range (km) | 589 | 815 |
Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.771 | 3.376 |
Service ceiling (m) | 4,206 | 3,048 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.64 | 5.08 |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 1,361 | 794 |
Max payload (kg) | 454 | 294 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 238 | 242 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 5 | 2 |
Cabin width (m) | - | 1.5 |
Cabin length (m) | - | 1.45 |
Exterior length (m) | 9.38 | 9.4 |
Tail height (m) | 2.71 | - |
Wing span (m) | 8.05 | 8.18 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | - |