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MD-500 vs OH-6 Cayuse

MD-500 vs OH-6 Cayuse at a glance — top speed 282 vs 240 km/h, range 430 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,361 vs 1,225 kg, built 4,700 vs 1,422 units.

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-6 Cayuse
Specifications
MD-500 OH-6 Cayuse
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Hughes
First flight 28 January 1982 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 4700 units 1422 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 50.6 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.0 m
Height 2.6 m 2.5 m
Length 9.4 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 430 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 1,225 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 557 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 1 x 236 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 240 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The MD-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,361 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.