AH-6 Little Bird vs MD-500

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Picture of AH-6 Little Bird
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.
Picture of MD-500
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—‰

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