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Measured figures
Length
Single source12.64m (41ft 6 in)[source]
MD 600N · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Eurocopter EC130 | MD Helicopters MD 600 |
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| Type | Light utility helicopter[source] | Light utility helicopter[source] |
| National origin | France Germany Europe[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters[source] | McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters[source] |
| Status | In production[source] |
35 ft 5 in (10.80 m)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; /
Single sourceMaximum take-off; with external load
Single source1,379kg (3,040 lb)[source]
2,427 kg (5,351 lb) / 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) with external load[source]
Empty; MD 600N · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; MD 600N · Max takeoff weight
Single source1 x Turbomeca (now Safran Helicopter Engines) Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engine, 632 kw ( ) takeoff power
Single source1 x Turbomeca (now Safran Helicopter Engines) Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engine, 632 kw (847 hp) takeoff power[source]
MD 600N · 1 × Allison Model 250-C47 turboshaft engine, 600 shp (
Single source1 × Allison Model 250-C47 turboshaft engine, 600 shp (450 kW)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
In service[source] |
| Number built | 1000[source] | — |
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| Manufactured | 1999–present[source] | 1995–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 2001[source] | — |
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| First flight | 24 June 1999[source] | 22 November 1994[source] |
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| Developed from | Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil[source] | MD Helicopters MD 500[source] |
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| Capacity | 5-6 (1 pilot)[source] | 8 total[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 540 L (140 US gal; 120 imp gal)[source] | — |
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| Primary user | — | United States Border Patrol[source] |
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| Main rotor area | — | 594.03 sq ft (55.187 m 2 )[source] |
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| Blade section | — | - NACA 0012[source] |
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| Role | — | light utility civilian helicopter[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | Length: 35 ft 5 in (10.80 m)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 2,100 lb (953 kg)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Max takeoff weight: 4,100 lb (1,860 kg)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Powerplant: 1 × Allison Model 250-C47 turboshaft engine, 600 shp (450 kW)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Main rotor diameter: 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Main rotor area: 594.03 sq ft (55.187 m 2 )[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 152 kn (175 mph, 282 km/h)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Cruise speed: 135 kn (155 mph, 250 km/h)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 357 nmi (411 mi, 661 km)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Service ceiling: 18,700 ft (5,700 m)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of climb: 2,070 ft/min (10.5 m/s)[source]MD Helicopters MD 600 · Specifications (MD 600N); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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