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Specifications - MD Helicopters MD 500E / 530F Light Helicopter, USA
| Dimensions |
| Length with rotors turning | 8.61m |
| Fuselage length | 7.49m |
| Height | 2.67m |
| Width of tailplane | 1.65m |
| Skids | 1.91m |
| Main rotor diameter | 8.05m |
| Tail rotor diameter | 1.37m |
| Cabin Dimensions |
| Cabin length | 2.44m |
| Cabin maximum width | 1.31m |
| Cabin height | 1.52m |
| Weights |
| Operating empty weight | 672kg |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1,361kg |
| Performance |
| Never exceed speed, VME | 282km/hr (152kts) |
| Maximum cruise speed, sea level | 248km/hr (134kts) |
| Maximum cruise speed, 5000ft (1,525m) | 245km/hr (132kts) |
| Economical cruise speed | 239km/hr (129kts) |
| Maximum rate of climb | 536m/min (1,760ft/min) |
| Range | 430km |