MD Helicopters is a Lynn Tilton company based in the US. Other  MD500 series currently in production include the MD520N and a military version, the MD530F.

Mission: Corporate, Aerial Law Enforcement, VIP

First Delivery: 1976

Fleet: Over 4,700

Category: Light Single

Performance

Max Speed (Vne): 152 knots (175 mph/282 kmh)

Max Cruise (Vh): 125 knots (144 mph/232 kmh)

Max Range: 375 miles (605kms)

Weights

Max takeoff gross weight: 3,000 lbs (1,361 kgs)

Empty weight: 1,481 lbs (672 kgs)

Passengers: 3 (2 crew) or 4 with single pilot