Cabri G2 vs MD-500
The Cabri G2 and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 185 km/h for the Cabri G2 vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 2,286 m for the Cabri G2. The Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Cabri G2 vs $4M for the MD-500. The MD-500 first flew 23 years before the Cabri G2 (1982 vs 2005).
| French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Guimbal |
| First flight | 31 March 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| 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 |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,286 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 420 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 108 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,361 kg compared to the Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 41 years before the Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cabri G2 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 300 units of the Cabri G2.