Overview: The MD 530G is a light scout attack
helicopter designed for enhanced maneuverability and firepower, expanding airborne combat capabilities. It is made in America and is the latest addition to the MD Helicopters line.
Key Features:- Static Mast Rotor Support and Five-Blade Fully Articulated Main Rotor for stability and control.
- Outstanding outward visibility and crashworthy A-frame truss with integral crew seats for safety.
- High capacity landing gear and a Rolls Royce 250-C30 turbine engine with 425 shp drive system.
- Simple mechanical controls and a Mission Configurable Aircraft System (MCAS).
Performance Capabilities:- Max Gross Weight (Internal): 3,350 lbs / 1,520 kg
- Max Gross Weight (External): 3,950 lbs / 1,792 kg
- Useful Load: 2,253 lbs / 979 kg
- Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft / 4,267 m
- Max Cruise Speed: 105 kt / 194.5 kph
- Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE): 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
- Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE): 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
- Range: 260 nm / 482 km
Mission Profiles: The helicopter supports various missions including Command, Control, Communication, Computers (C4), Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), Armed Escort, Cavalry/Security Missions, Light Attack/Close Combat Action, Forward Air & Artillery Control/Observer, Special Operations, and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR).
Weapon Systems: Equipped with FN Herstal HMP400 with M3P .50 Cal Machine Gun, FN Herstal RMP .50 Cal / 2.75” Rocket Pod, Dillion Aero 134H-D Mini Gun, Guided (Raytheon TALON) and Unguided 2.75” Rockets, and ARES WMS by Tek Fusion Global.
Mission Equipment: Includes L-3 Wescam MX-10D, Harris 7850A, Armored Crew Protection, Weapons Mount and Support System (MCAS), PATHFINDERTM MMS by Tek Fusion Global, and Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 6” x 9” LCD Primary Displays.
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