Md Helicopters MD-600N
The MD Helicopters MD 600N is a light single-engine helicopter built without a conventional tail rotor, using NOTAR technology that vents engine air through the tail boom to counter main-rotor torque instead. That design removes the tail-rotor strike hazard entirely and noticeably reduces external noise, a benefit valued by law-enforcement and news operators flying over populated areas. Its five-blade main rotor, unusual for a light single, gives a smoother ride than the two- or four-blade systems common on rival light helicopters. It remains a niche but distinctive choice among police and electronic newsgathering fleets.
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Did you know?
The MD 600N has no tail rotor at all — NOTAR technology vents engine air through the tail boom instead, favoured by police and news crews for its quiet.
Specifications
| Length | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Persons on board | 8 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2.1 t |
| Range | 300 NM (556 km) |
| Maximum speed | 140 kt (259 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,350 ft/min (6.9 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 440 l |
| Engines | 1x Rolls-Royce (Allison) 250-C47M |
| Units built | 70 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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