MD 600 N - MCDONNELL DOUGLAS 600 N

En noviembre de 1994, McDonnell Douglas anuncia sus planes de desarrollar una versión de 8 plazas de su popular helicóptero MD520N. Por eso sorprendió a la prensa especializada cuando en la Heli-Expo ’95, desarrollado en Las Vegas, Nevada, Usa, realizó su vuelo. Esta aeronave voló por primera vez el 22 de noviembre de 1994. Primeramente se lo denominó MD630N, llamándoselo con posterioridad MD600N.

Este helicóptero de 7-8 plazas deriva del popular MD520N y presenta un rotor principal de 6 palas, una turbina Allison 250-C47 de 808 SHP y el sistema NOTAR.

In November 1994, McDonnell Douglas announced their plans to develop an eight-place version of their popular MD520N helicopter. They surprised the world's press in January 1995 when they flew their new helicopter to Heli-Expo 95 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The aircraft first flew on 22 November 1994 and the company developed and tested the MD600, initially designated the MD630N, in almost total secrecy. After their public debut at Heli-Expo the first year's production was sold out on the first day.

The MD600N is a 7-8 place derivative of their popular MD520N and features a six-blade main rotor, more powerful Allison 250-C47 turbine and new drive system capable of handling the aircraft's increased power. With a maximum gross weight of 1850kg, the MD600N is expected to dominate the light single-turbine helicopter market and is expected to be with the first customer by late 1996.

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Characteristics Características	Information Información	Characteristics Características	Information Información
First Flight Primer Vuelo	1994	Engine Motor	1 Allison 250 C47
Seating Capacity Plazas	1 / 7	Power Potencia	808 shp 695 shp Cont
Empty Weight Peso Vacío	1980 Lb	Hover Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E	6800 Ft
Maximum Weight Peso Máximo	4100 Lb	Hover Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E	10500 Ft
Vel. Cruise Vel. crucero	125 Kts	Service Ceiling Techo de Servicio	20000 Ft
V.N.E. V.N.E	152 Kts	Maximum Range (Std) Alcance (Std)	400 NM
Dimensions / Dimensiones
Fuselage Length Fuselaje Largo	29,5 ft 9,0 mt	Main Rotor Diameter Diam. Rotor Principal	27,5 ft 8,38 mt
Length, Rotors Turning Dist. Rotores Girando	35,90 ft 10,95 mt	Tail Rotor Diameter Diam. Rotor de Cola	NOTAR
Total Height Alto Total	9,0 ft 2,7 mt	Price Precio	U$S 760 / 1,2 M