MD 902 EXPLORER

Product catalog summary

Overview
The MD 902 Explorer is a high-performance, light twin-engine helicopter known for its affordability, reliability, and safety. It is one of the few helicopters featuring the exclusive NOTAR® system for anti-torque and directional control, making it suitable for various missions including air medical services, law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), executive transport, and utility operations.

Performance Specifications

Max Gross Weight (Internal): 6,500 lb / 2,948 kg
Max Gross Weight (External): 6,900 lb / 3,129 kg
Useful Load: 3,125 lb / 1,417 kg
Max Cruise Speed: 131 kt / 244 kph
Range: 328 nm / 607 km
Max Rate of Climb: 2,120 ft / 646 m per min

Operational Capabilities

Take-off and landing are limited to 5,000 ft HIGE at 6,500 lb on a standard day at 5,000 ft MSL.
Take-off and landing are limited to 3,000 ft HIGE at 6,770 lb on a standard day at 5,000 ft MSL.

Technology and Features

Equipped with Genesys Aerosystems Integrated IDU-680 EFIS/EICAS/MFD Glass Cockpit.
Utilized by the Belgian Federal Police with an external hoist for specific operations.

Catalog excerpts

HIGH PERFORMANCE. HIGH TECHNOLOGY. A HIGHER STANDARD. MISSION PROVEN | LAW ENFORCEMENT | UTILITY | EMS | VIP

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MISSION PROVEN | LAW ENFORCEMENT | UTILITY | EMS | VIP HIGH PERFORMANCE. HIGH TECHNOLOGY. A HIGHER STANDARD. The MD 902 Explorer sets the standard in performance, affordability, reliability and safety for the light twin-engine helicopter class. One of just three helicopters – all manufactured by MD Helicopters, Inc. – to feature the exclusive NOTAR® system for anti-torque and directional control, the MD 902 Explorer effectively executes a broad range of missions across a range of market segments including air medical, law enforcement, SAR, executive transport and utility. The MD 902 Explorer...

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