WG-13 Lynx vs MD-500
The WG-13 Lynx and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the WG-13 Lynx vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The WG-13 Lynx has an operational range of 528 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 3,200 m for the WG-13 Lynx. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the WG-13 Lynx is 3.5x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The WG-13 Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $10M for the WG-13 Lynx vs $4M for the MD-500. The WG-13 Lynx first flew 11 years before the MD-500 (1971 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 21 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 528 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 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 WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The WG-13 Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The WG-13 Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The WG-13 Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The WG-13 Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The WG-13 Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the WG-13 Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WG-13 Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 450 units of the WG-13 Lynx.