The MD-500 Defender is a multi-role combat helicopter. It was developed in USA and its armament include a 30 mm chain gun, TOW missiles and stinger missiles.
MD-500 Defender Specifications
Nation:
USA
Manufacturer:
Boeing
Type:
Multi-role combat helicopter
Engine:
One 313-kW 420-sl Allison 250-C20B turboshaft
Rotor Diameter:
8.05 m
Lenght:
2.71 m
Height:
2.71 m
Empty Weight:
572 kg
Max Takeoff Weight:
1,361 kg
Max Speed:
217 km/h
Range:
509 km
Armament:
Options include Hug 30-mm Hughes Chain Gun (firing rate reduced to 350 rounds per minute), four TOW missiles and Stinger MLMS AAMs
User Countries:
Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, North Korea, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United States