MD-500 vs S-76 Spirit
The MD-500 and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the MD-500 vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The MD-500 has an operational range of 430 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. At 5,307 kg MTOW, the S-76 Spirit is 3.9x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The MD-500 has been produced in 4,700 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The S-76 Spirit first flew 5 years before the MD-500 (1977 vs 1982).
| 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 |
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or S-76 Spirit?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.