MD 530F helicopter

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The MD 530F helicopter is a light, agile, military and law-enforcement rotorcraft derived from the MD 500 series, commonly used for armed reconnaissance, close air support, and training missions.

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Label Occurrences
MD 500 first flew in the 1960s 1
MD 530F helicopter canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf MD 500 series variant
law enforcement helicopter
light utility helicopter
military helicopter
rotorcraft
armamentOptions gun pods
machine gun pods
rocket pods
cockpitConfiguration side-by-side seating
configuration single main rotor with tail rotor
countryOfOrigin United States
crew 1 pilot
cruiseSpeed approximately 135 knots
approximately 250 km/h
derivedFrom MD 500 series
linked to: MD 500

MD 500E
emptyWeight approximately 1700 lb
approximately 771 kg
engineConfiguration single-engine
engineModel Rolls-Royce 250-C30 turboshaft
engineType turboshaft
family MD 500 family
linked to: MD 500
firstFlightOfFamily MD 500 first flew in the 1960s
linked to: MD 530F helicopter
landingGearType skid landing gear
mainRotorBlades 5
manufacturer MD Helicopters
linked to: Hughes Helicopters
maxSpeed approximately 152 knots
approximately 282 km/h
maxTakeoffWeight approximately 1523 kg
approximately 3358 lb
notableFeature enhanced engine power
extended tail boom
high-hot performance optimization
long main rotor blades
operator United States law enforcement agencies
various international military forces
passengerCapacity up to 4 passengers
range approximately 230 nautical miles
approximately 426 km
role armed reconnaissance
close air support
light attack
observation
training
serviceCeiling approximately 16,000 ft
approximately 4877 m
tailRotorBlades 2
usedFor aerial observation
border patrol
counter-insurgency
surveillance

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Afghan National Army usedEquipment MD 530F helicopter
MD 530F firstFlightOfFamily MD 500 first flew in the 1960s
subject linked to: MD 530F helicopter
linked to: MD 530F helicopter