Helicopter Specifications & Performance
| Fuselage Dimensions | MD EXPLORER |
|---|---|
| Length (ft): | 34.1 |
| Height (ft): | 12.0 |
| Width (ft): | 7.3 |
| Typical Configuration | |
| Crew: | 1 |
| Passengers: | 7 |
| Fuel Capacity | |
| Standard (lbs): | 1,286 |
| Standard (gal): | 192 |
| Optional (lbs): | 445 |
| Optional (gal): | 66 |
| Weight | |
| Max. Takeoff (lbs): | 6,500 |
| Empty Operating Weight (EOW): | 3,375 |
| Speed Knots | |
| Normal Cruise TAS: | 121 |
| Vmo (Max Op) IAS: | 135 |
| IFR Certification: | |
| (IFR): | 1 Pilot |
| Climb | |
| Normal (fpm): | 2,270 |
| Engine Out (fpm): | 650 |
| Ceiling (ft): | 20,000 |
| (HOGE) Out of Ground Effect: | 8,780 |
| (HIGE) In Ground Effect: | 10,650 |
| Range (Nautical Miles) | |
| Tanks Full (nm): | 293 |
| Seats Full (nm): | 293 |
| Engines | |
| Number of: | 2 |
| Model(s): | PW206A |
| PW206E | |
| Thrust (lbs per Engine): | PW207E |
| Shaft (hp per Engine): | 0 |
| Common TBO Hours: | 621 |
| 3,500 |