Kaman Aerospace Corporation K1200

Manufacturer/Model Kaman Aerospace Corporation K1200
Total production (all variants) 35 First flight 1991
Comments Applications: Powerline Construction, Firefighting, Oil Industry Support and Logging. A cost efficient “Aerial Truck.” Excellent external lift capability in high altitude and hot environments.
Engine(s) Honeywell T5317A-1 HP (takeoff) 1,500 shp
Dimensions main rotor 48.33 ft/14.7 m Tail rotor N/A
Height 13.6 ft/4 m Length 41.75 ft/12.7 m Width 12.6 ft/3.8 m
Empty weight 5,145 lbs/2,334 kg Gross weight 12,000 lbs/5,443 kg
Useful load Internal Cargo 500 lbs/227 kg External 6,000 lbs/2,720 kg
Vne 100 kts Max cruise 100 kts
Max rate of climb 2,500 fpm
HIGE 32,000 ft/9,756 m (Estimated) HOGE 27,000 ft/8,534 m (estimated)
Service ceiling 15,000 ft S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 228 gal/865 lit Max fuel N/A
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 267 nm
Range with opt fuel 343 nm (estimated) Aux fuel tank option
IFR Crew 1 or VFR Crew 1 Passengers 2 External crew seats
Standard avionics Bendix King VHF/VOR, Transponder, AlliedSignal KLN 90 GPS, HS1 PA System, TFM 138 VHF/FM, Audio Dist.
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request
Contact: Roger Wassmuth (860) 243-7006

MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 500E

Manufacturer/Model MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 500E
Total production (all variants) 4,862 First flight 1963
Comments The MD 500E is the lastest version of the venerable OH-6A Series developed for the U.S. Army, for service in Vietnam and beyond. It is currently in use by law enforcement agencies, utility operators, and both U.S. and international militaries. (All dual specs apply to C-20B/C-20R, respectively.)
Engine(s) Rolls Royce 250-C20B or C20R
HP (takeoff) 420 shp; 450shp
Dimensions main rotor 26.4 ft/8.1 m Tail rotor 4.6 ft/1.4 m
Height 9.7 ft/2.9 m Length 30.8 ft/9.4 m Width 6.3 ft/1.9 m
Empty weight 1,481 lbs/672 kg Gross weight 3,000 lbs/1,361 kg
Useful load 1,519 lbs/689 kg External 2,069 lbs/938 kg
Vne 175 mph/282 kmh Max cruise 155 mph/249 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,770 fpm/9.0 ms
HIGE 11,300 ft/3,444 m HOGE 8,700 ft/2,652 m
Service ceiling 16,500 ft/5,029 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 64 gal/242 lit 435 lbs/197 kg Max Fuel 102 gal/388 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 264 nm/488 km
Range with opt fuel 423 nm/782 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 4
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: helicoptersales@mdhelicopters.com or (480) 346-6300

Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK 117 C-2

Manufacturer/Model Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK 117 C-2
Total production (all variants) 131 First flight 1979
Comments Multi-purpose, medium-sized, twin-turbine helicopter
Engine(s) (2) Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 HP (takeoff) 692 shp
Dimensions main rotor 36.09 ft/11 m Tail rotor 6.44 ft/1.962 m
Height 11.38 ft/3.47 m Length 42.65 ft/13 m Width 10.02 ft/3.12 m
Empty weight 4,123 lbs/1,870 kg Gross weight 7,827 lbs/3,550 kg
Useful load 3,704 lbs/1,680 kg External 3,307 lbs/1,500 kg
Vne 145 kts/269 kmh Max cruise 134 kts/248 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,550 fpm/7.8 m/s
HIGE 10,000 ft/3,048m HOGE 4,000 ft/1,220 m
Service ceiling 18,000 ft/5,450 m S/E service ceiling 8,795 ft/2,680 m
Std fuel 229 gal/866 lit Max fuel 281 gal/1,066 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 378 nm/ 700km
Range with opt fuel 453 nm/840 km
IFR Crew 1 Passengers 9
Standard avionics Customer Selection
2004 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: Jun Tomiyama 81-3-3435-2495

MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 520N

Manufacturer/Model MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 520N
Total production (all variants) 99 First flight 1991
Comments The MD 520N is the lastest version of the classic and
versatile MD 500 Series. It incorporates the NOTAR anti-torque
system, offering more power, higher operating altitude, and greater
gross weight than the MD 500E.
Engine(s) Rolls-Royce 250-C20R HP (takeoff) 450 shp
Dimensions main rotor 27.4 ft/8.3 m Tail rotor NOTAR (R) System
Height 9.7 ft/2.9 m Length 32.1 ft/9.8 m Width 6.3 ft/1.9 m
Empty weight 1,586 lbs/719 kg Gross weight 3,350 lbs/1,519 kg
Useful load 1,764 lbs/801 kg External 2,364 lbs/1,027 kg
Vne 152 kts/282 kmh Max Cruise 123 mph/229 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,546 fpm/7.9 ms
HIGE 9,300 ft/2,835 m HOGE 5,600 ft/1,707 m
Service ceiling 13,200 ft/4,024 m Std fuel 64 gal/ 242 lit
Max fuel 102.5 gal/ 388.5 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 210 mi/389 km
Range with opt fuel 335 mi/620 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 4
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: helicoptersales@mdhelicopters.com or (480) 346-6300

 
MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 530F

Manufacturer/Model MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 530F
Total production (all variants) 145 First flight 1982
Comments Hot day/high altitude version of Model 500 Series incorporates all features of 500E plus larger rotors, high gross weight.
Engine(s) (1) 250-C30 HP (takeoff) 650 shp
Dimensions main rotor 27.4 ft/8.3 m Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 m
Height 9.7 ft/2.9 m Length 32.6 ft/9.8 m Width 6.3 ft/1.9 m
Empty weight 1,591 lbs/722 kg Gross weight 3,100 lbs/1,406 kg
Useful load 1,509 lbs/684 kg External 2,159 lbs/979 kg
Vne 175 mph/282 kmh Max cruise 154 mph/248 kmh
Max rate of climb 2,069 fpm/10.5 m/sec
HIGE 16,000 ft/4,877 m HOGE 14,400 ft/4,389 m
Service ceiling 18,700 ft/5,700 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 64 gal/242 lit Max fuel 102 gal/386 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 232 mi/430 km
Range with opt fuel 370 st mi/685 km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 4
Standard avionics : Factory installed & optional avionics available
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: helicoptersales@mdhelicopters.com or (480) 346-6300
 

MD Helicopters, Inc. MD Explorer (902)

Manufacturer/Model MD Helicopters, Inc. MD Explorer (902)
Total production (all variants) 81 First flight July 1997
Comments The MD Explorer is a high performance, FAA Cat “A” certified helicopter with low operating costs. The Explorer has an exceptional safety record and has proven itself as an EMS, Law Enforcement, shipboard/off shore, and an excellent Corporate/VIP helicopter.
Engine(s) PW 207E HP (takeoff) 550 shp/410 kw derated from 710 shp/529 kw
Dimensions main rotor 33.8 ft/10.3 m Tail rotor NOTAR (R) System
Height 12.0 ft/3.7 m Length 32.3 ft/9.8 m Width 7.3 ft/2.2 m
Empty weight 3,375 lbs/1,519 kg Gross weight 6,250 lbs/2,834 kg
Useful load 2,875 lbs/1,304 kg (3125 lbs max) External 3,525 lbs/1,598 kg
Vne 140 kts/259 km Max cruise 134 kts/248 kmh
Max rate of climb 2,020 fpm/11.5 m/sec
HIGE 12,200 ft/3,719 m HOGE 10,400 ft/3,170 m
Service ceiling 18,600 ft/5,669 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 1,078 lbs/489 kg Max fuel 1,555 lbs/705 kgs
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 293 mi/543 km
Range with opt fuel 386nm/849 km
IFR Crew 1 or VFR Crew 1 Passengers 7
Standard avionics: Factory installed & optional avionics available
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: helicoptersales@mdhelicopters.com or (480) 346-6300

MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 600N

Manufacturer/Model MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 600N
Total production (all variants) 61 First flight 1994
Comments Low direct operating costs and excellent performance at high altitudes and hot weather are key features of this helicopter.
Engine(s) (1) Rolls-Royce 250-C47
HP (takeoff) 808 shp; 600 shp (derated) ship max. cont.
Dimensions main rotor 27.5 ft/8.4 m Tail rotor NOTAR
Height 9.2 ft/2.8 m Length 36 ft/10.9 m Width 8 ft/2.4 m
Empty weight 2,100 lbs/953 kg Gross weight 4,100 lbs/1,860 kg
Useful load 2,000 lbs/900 kg External 3,000 lbs/1,361 kg
Vne 158 mph/250 kmh Max cruise 134 mph/250 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,350 fpm/10.7 m/sec
HIGE 11,100 ft/3,383 m HOGE 6,000 ft/1,800 m
Service ceiling 13,200 ft/4,024 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 115 gal/435 lit Max fuel 148.5 gal/562.1 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 380 mi/704 km
Range with opt fuel 568 nm/1051km
VFR Crew 1 Passengers 7
Standard avionics: Factory installed & optional avionics available
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: helicoptersales@mdhelicopters.com or (480) 346-6300

 
PZL-Swidnik S.A. W-3A Sokol

Manufacturer/Model PZL-Swidnik S.A. W-3A Sokol
Total production (all variants) 160 First flight 1979
Comments Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is the exclusive sales representative in North, South, and central America plus Pacific Rim countries.
Engine(s) (2) PZL 10W Rzeszow HP (takeoff) 900 shp ea.
Dimensions main rotor 47.76 ft/14.56 m Tail rotor 9.94 ft/3.03 m
Height 13.78 ft Length 46.62 ft Width 5.74 ft
Empty weight 8,488 lbs/3,850 kg Gross weight 14,110 lbs/6,400 kg
Useful load 5,622 lbs/2,550 kg External 4,630 lbs/2,100 kg
Vne 140 kts/260 kmh Max cruise 128 kts/238 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,378 fpm/420 mpm
HIGE 8,530 ft/2,600 m HOGE 5,740ft/1,750 m
Service ceiling 15,090 ft/ 4,600 m S/E service ceiling 5,740 ft/1,750 m
Std fuel 454 gal/1,720 lit Max fuel 454 gal/ 1,720 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 428 nm/794 km Range with opt fuel N/A
IFR Crew 2 Passengers 12
Standard avionics KTR908 Garmin GPS150
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (610) 521-5700

PZL-Swidnik Mi-2 Plus

Manufacturer/Model PZL-Swidnik Mi-2 Plus
Total production (all variants) 5,500 First flight 1965
Comments MI-2 Plus is the newest, updated version of MI-2, world’s most produced helicopter. Very reliable and easy to maintain “Workhorse.” Mi-2 has the world’s lowest ownership cost among twin-engine helicopters. Proved design in all climatic zones.
Engine(s) (2) Pratt-Whitney GTD-350W2 Rzeszow
HP (takeoff) 429 shp/319.9 kw ea.
Dimensions main rotor 47.76 ft/14.56 m Tail rotor 8.85 ft/2.70 m
Height 12.30 ft/3.75 m Length 39.46 ft/8.25 m Width 10.66 ft/3.25 m
Empty weight 5,229 lbs/2,372kg Gross weight 7,826 lbs/3,550 kg
Useful interior load 1,540 lbs/700kg External 1,764 lbs/800 kg
Vne 113 kts/210 kmh Max cruise 103 kts/190 kmh
Max rate of climb 1,122 fpm/5.7 m/sec
HIGE 6,166 ft/1,880 m HOGE 3,936 ft/1,200 m
Service ceiling 13,123 ft/ 4,000 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 159 gal/600 lit Max fuel 284 gal/1,076 lit
Max range std fuel (no reserve) 231 nm/426 km
Range with opt fuel 412 nm/764km
VFR Crew 1/2 Passengers 8
Standard avionics Optional factory installed avionics available
2005 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: AA Baltimex, Inc (518) 569-1488

PZL-Swidnik S.A. SW-4

Manufacturer/Model PZL-Swidnik S.A. SW-4
Total production (all variants) 12 First flight 1996
Comments The new PZL-Swidnik product—SW-4 incorporates the latest standards in survivability and crashworthiness, including the ability to continue flying to a safe landing area in the event of tail rotor failure. Advanced, composite design and excellent performance combined with high reliability and competitive price. Low maintenance costs. Low noise emissions.
Engine(s) (2) Rolls-Royce 250-C20 R/2 HP (takeoff) 457 shp/336 kW ea.
Dimensions main rotor 29.5 ft/9 m Tail rotor 4.9 ft/1.5 m
Height 10 ft/3.05 m Length 29.78 ft/9.08 m Width 7.54 ft/2.3 m
Empty weight 2,212 lbs/1,004 kg Gross weight 3,968 lbs/1,800 kg
Useful load 1,389 lbs/630 kg External 1,542 lbs/700 kg
Vne 140 kts/260 kmh Max cruise 125 kts/232 km/h
Max rate of climb 2,008 fpm/612 mpm HIGE 9,252 ft/2,820 m
Service ceiling 17,810 ft/ 5,430 m S/E service ceiling N/A
Std fuel 80.4 gal/304 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve) 414 nm/766 km
Range with opt fuel N/A
IFR Crew 1 Passengers 4
Standard avionics Basic avionics included. Optional factory installed avionics available.
2006 base price ($U.S.) Furnished upon request.
Contact: AA Baltimex, Inc. 518-569-1488

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