Comparison of MD 500E and MD 530F [S]ave
| Attribute |  MD 530F × |  MD 500E × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters | MD Helicopters |
| Model | MD 530F | MD 500E |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2000 | 1985 |
| Type | Light Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
| Icao | - | H500 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1× Allison 250-C30 Turboshaft | 1x 1× Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft |
| Power, hp (hp) | 650 | 420 |
| Avionics | Garmin Avionics | Garmin Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 250 | 250 |
| Travel range (km) | 430 | 537 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.05 | 2.886 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,700 | 4,877 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.52 | 8.64 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,406 | 1,361 |
| Max payload (kg) | 737 | 689 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 420 | 242 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 0.31 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.52 | 1.52 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.31 | 1.34 |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.44 | 2.44 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.94 | 9.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.67 | 2.7 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 8.33 | 8.06 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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