AH-6 Little Bird vs MD-500

AH-6 Little Bird

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Helicopters
Manufacturer	Boeing
First flight	27 February 1963
Year introduced	1980
Number produced	1420 units
Average unit price	$7.5 million

American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Helicopters
Manufacturer	Hughes
First flight	28 January 1982
Year introduced	1967
Number produced	4700 units
Average unit price	$4 million

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.

Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The AH-6 Little Bird has a longer range at 430 km compared to the MD-500's 0 km.

Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).

Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,610 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.

Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.

Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.

Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or MD-500?

The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.