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Light twin turboshaft utility helicopter with NOTAR anti-torque system instead of conventional external tail rotor. Includes Light Utility helicopter variant, MD 902 and Combat Attack helicopter, MD 969.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
MD 900 Explorer	1989 / 1992		Baseline variant, formerly known as MDX.
MD 902 Enhanced Explorer	1996 / 1996		Upgraded variant, with different engines and NOTAR inlet design.
MD 969 Combat Explorer	2015 / 2015		Armed variant, also known as Combat Attack Helicopter.

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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 902 Explorer