H175 vs MD-500
The H175 and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 5.7x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The MD-500 first flew 27 years before the H175 (1982 vs 2009).
| European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 172.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,259 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,603 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 H175 or MD-500?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or MD-500?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or MD-500?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or MD-500?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or MD-500?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 47 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.