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MD 600N · Length
Single source35 ft 5 in (10.80 m)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | MD Helicopters MD 600 | Mitsubishi RP-1 |
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| Type | Light utility helicopter[source] | Experimental twin-engined helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | Japan[source] |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters[source] | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries[source] |
| Status | In service[source] |
15.00 m (49 ft 2.5 in)[source]
MD 600N · Main rotor diameter
Single source27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)[source]
MD 600N · Crew
Single source1–2[source]
MD 600N · Range
Single source357 nmi (411 mi, 661 km)[source]
MD 600N · Service ceiling
Single source18,700 ft (5,700 m)[source]
MD 600N · 2,070 ft/min (
Single source2,070 ft/min (10.5 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Primary user | United States Border Patrol[source] | — |
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| Manufactured | 1995–present[source] | — |
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| First flight | 22 November 1994[source] | 14 September 1994[source] |
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| Developed from | MD Helicopters MD 500[source] | Sikorsky S-76[source] |
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| Capacity | 8 total[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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| Number built | — |
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| Developed into | — | Mitsubishi MH2000[source] |
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