Comparison of MD 500E and MD MH-6M Little Bird [S]ave
| Attribute |  MD 500E × |  MD MH-6M Little Bird × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters | MD Helicopters |
| Model | MD 500E | MD MH-6M Little Bird |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1985 | 1980 |
| Type | Light Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | H500 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1× Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft | 1x Allison T63-A-5A or T63-A-700 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 420 | 650 |
| Avionics | Garmin Avionics | Rockwell Collins Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 250 | 282 |
| Travel range (km) | 537 | 430 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.886 | 2.05 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,877 | 5,700 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.64 | 10.47 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,361 | 1,406 |
| Max payload (kg) | 689 | 684 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 242 | 242 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.52 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.34 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.44 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.7 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 8.06 | 8.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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