
MD 500s


Aircraft Specs
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Capacity: 3 + Pilot
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Empty weight: 1,420 lb
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Max takeoff weight: 2450 lb
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Fuel capacity: 61.5 US gal
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Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250-C20 Turboshaft
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Cruise speed: 130 kn (150 mph)
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Range: 268 nmi (309 mi)
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Service ceiling: 14500 ft * Hover ceiling OGE: 7,300 ft, Hover ceiling IGE: 11,800 ft
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Rate of climb: 1700 ft/min
Aerial Spraying
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Carries 80 - 90 gallons of chemical per load
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Average time between loads is 15 - 20 minutes
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Sprays an average of 45 acres per load
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Capable of spraying 1500 - 2000 acres per day
Aerial Broadcaster
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Aerial Seeding/ Cover Crop
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ULVA for Misquito work
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Currently set up for a max of 32Lbs per Acre
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Maximum payload for both tanks is 800 pounds or 400 pounds per tank With 150lbs latter difference max








