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MD-500 vs Bristol Sycamore

MD-500 vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 282 vs 212 km/h, range 430 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 1,361 vs 2,540 kg, built 4,700 vs 180 units.

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
MD-500 Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Bristol
First flight 28 January 1982 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1967 1953
Number produced 4700 units 180 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.8 m
Height 2.6 m 4.2 m
Length 9.4 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 430 km 531 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 212 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a longer range at 531 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or Bristol Sycamore?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.