AH-6 Little Bird vs MD-500
American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 27 February 1963 |
Year introduced | 1980 |
Number produced | 1420 units |
Average unit price | $7.5 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 |
Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 896 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW â—‰ |
Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 282 km/h 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—‰ |