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Westland Lynx vs MD-500

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
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Specifications
Westland Lynx MD-500
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Hughes
First flight 21 March 1971 28 January 1982
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 450 units 4700 units
Average unit price $10 million $4 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 8.3 m
Height 3.6 m 2.6 m
Length 15.0 m 9.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 528 km 430 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 1,361 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 672 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 313 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Hughes respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Westland 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 Westland Lynx. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the Westland Lynx is 3.5x the MD-500's 1,361 kg.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $4M for the MD-500. The Westland Lynx first flew 11 years before the MD-500 (1971 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.