AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

MD 500E/530F

Lift type	Rotary wing
Construction type	Factory-built
Control type	Piloted
Engine type	Turboshaft
Application	Utility
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Light single turboshaft utility helicopter. Includes 500E, 530F, 530G and 540F variants.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
MD 500E	1982 / 1982		Replaced MD 500D, single-engine helicopter.
MD 530F Lifter	1982 / 1982		Upgraded military variant.
MD 530F Cayuse Warrior	1984 / 1984		Armed variant.
MD 540F	2012 / 2013		Upgraded 530F variantwith fully integrated glass cockpit.
MD 530G	2013 / 2013		Armed aerial scout variant of 530F.

Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: MDH 500

Airframer

MD Helicopters Inc.

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Other aircraft programs: MD 520N, MD 900 Explorer

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