MD 530F
H500The MD 530F is a light turbine helicopter in production since 1983. It has a range of 194 nm, a cruise speed of 113 kt (209 km/h), 5 seats (pilot included).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).
Temporal identity
The MD 530F is the commercial name of the 369FF model on FAA type certificate H3WE (369FF approved 11 July 1985), with a 650 shp Rolls-Royce 250-C30 turbine limited to 425 shp by the transmission, designed for hot and high operations. MD Helicopters states a maximum weight of 3,350 lb internal (3,750 lb with external load) and a maximum operating altitude of 16,000 ft. It remains on the manufacturer's model list in November 2026.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engine
- Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 650 shp (limited to 425 shp by the transmission)
Cabin and comfort
- Doors
- 4 doors + rear clamshell
- Seats
- 5
- Optional air conditioning
- Yes
- Configuration
- 5 seats (1+1+3), compact egg-shaped cabin
- Typical configuration
- Crew 1 + 4 Pax
- Useful load
- 881 kg
- Noise attenuation
- Compact cabin, ANR essential
- Baggage compartment
- 13 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 1× Rolls-Royce 250-C30 (650 shp)
Operating costs
Detailed specs pending
External dimensions
Detailed specs pending
Weights & fuel
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 1,519 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 229 L
- Fuel capacity
- 410 lb
Cabin
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Lineage
Curiosities and highlights
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the MD 530F?
The maximum range is 194 nm (194 NM · 359 km).
How fast is the MD 530F?
Cruise speed is 113 kt, equivalent to 209 km/h.
How many passengers does the MD 530F seat?
The MD 530F has 5 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 4 passengers.