Aircraft program
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.
Figures cover the worldwide fleet in business use — airline and military examples are not included. Fleet data: Business Air News research.
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See Analytics rates| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| MD Helicopters, LLC | News |
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