McDonnell Douglas MD500 E

General characteristics

 * Crew: 1-2
 * Capacity: 5 total
 * Length: 30ft 10in (9.4m)
 * Rotor diameter: 26ft 4in (8.03m)
 * Height: 8ft 2in (2.48m)
 * Empty weight: 1,517lb (686kg)
 * Max takeoff weight: 3,000lb (1,361kg)
 * Powerplant: 1 450SHP Allison 250-C20R Turboshaft
 * Fuel Capacity: 64gal (242L) 403lb (183kg)

Performance

 * Maximum speed VNE: 152knots (175mph, 282km/h)
 * Cruise speed: 135kn (156mph, 251km/h)
 * Range: 255nm (472km)
 * Service ceiling: 16,500ft (5,029m)
 * Rate of climb: 1,700ft/min (8.6m/s)
 * Hover in Ground Effect: 11,300ft (3444m)
 * Hover out of Ground Effect: 9500ft (2652m)