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500C



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1966
Main Rotor:
26 ft.
Engine:
1 x 400 shp Allison 250-C20
Max Speed:
144 mph
Height:
8 ft., 5 in.
Length:
23 ft.
Gross Weight:
2,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1,105 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
The Model 500-C provides for a pilot and four passengers.

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500E



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1982
Main Rotor:
26 ft., 4 in.
Engine:
1 x 420 shp Allison 250-C20B turboshaft
Max Speed:
160 mph
Height:
8 ft., 2 in.
Length:
30 ft., 10 in.
Gross Weight:
3,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1,481 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
The 500-E features a lengthened and redesigned cabin.

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520N



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters


Aircraft Specifications

First Flight:
1994
Main Rotor:
27 ft., 5 in.
Engine:
1 x 600 shp Allison 250-C47M
Max Speed:
152 mph
Height:
9 ft., 7in.
Length:
36 ft., 9 in.
Gross Weight:
4,700 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1,980 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
The Model 520N is a single turbine-engine fitted with the NOTAR anti-torque and directional control system. This system eliminates tail rotor strikes, tail rotor vibrations and the noise found in conventional tail rotor systems. A versatile aircraft, the MD-520N can be configured for a variety of missions including law enforcement, electronic news gathering, corporate transport, air medical services and aerial tours.

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64D Longbow Apache



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1981
Main Rotor:
48 ft.
Engine:
2 x T700-GE-701C
Max Speed:
265 mph
Height:
16 ft., 2 in.
Length:
50 ft., 7 in.
Gross Weight:
22,283 lbs
Empty Weight:
11,800 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
The 64D Longbow Apache has a data modem that transmits real-time, secure digitized battlefield information, and 76 (70) mm multi-purpose submunitions.

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AH-64 Apache



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1975
Main Rotor:
48 ft.
Engine:
2 x 1,696 shp T700-GE-701
Max Speed:
227 mph
Height:
16 ft., 2 in.
Length:
50 ft., 7 in.
Gross Weight:
21,000 lbs.
Empty Weight:
11,800 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
Selection of the AH-64 for the U.S. Army was announced in December, 1976. The aircraft was named the Apache in 1981.

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AH-64A Apache



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.


Aircraft Specifications

First Flight:
1975
Main Rotor:
48 ft.
Engine:
2 x 1,696 shp T700-GE-701
Max Speed:
227 mph
Height:
16 ft., 2 in.
Length:
50 ft., 7 in.
Gross Weight:
21,000 lbs.
Empty Weight:
11,800 lbs.


About the Aircraft:
Air-to-air Sidewinder missiles were first fired successfully from the AH-64A in 1989.

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AH-64D Longbow Apache



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.

 
Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1981
Main Rotor:
48 ft.
Engine:
2 x T700-GE-701C
Max Speed:
265 mph
Height:
16 ft., 2 in.
Length:
50 ft., 7 in.
Gross Weight:
22,283 lbs.
Empty Weight:
11,800 lbs.

About the Aircraft: The mast-mounted Longbow Fire Control Radar automatically detects and classifies multiple targets, day or night. The array of armaments includes: 16 Hellfire missiles, 1,200 rounds of 30mm ammunition and wing-mounted air-to-air missiles.

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MD 500E



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/50 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1982
Main Rotor:
26 ft., 4 in.
Engine:
1 x 420 shp Allison 250-C20B turboshaft
Max Speed:
160 mph
Height:
8 ft., 2 in.
Length:
30 ft., 10 in.
Gross Weight:
3,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1,481 lbs.

About the Aircraft: Many urban police departments use the MD-500E for surveillance and search and rescue missions.

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MD-900 Explorer



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1992
Main Rotor:
33 ft., 10in.
Engine:
2 x 630 shp Pratt and Whitney 206B
Max Speed:
170 mph
Height:
12 ft
Length:
31 ft., 10 in.
Gross Weight:
6,000 lbs.
Empty Weight:
3,265 lbs.

About the Aircraft: The MD-900 Explorer utilizes the (NOTAR--No Tail Rotor) anti-torque and directional control system in place of tail rotors. The Explorer's advantages include increased safety and reliability, and less noise than conventional helicopters that have tail rotors. The Explorer is used for emergency medical services, air rescue, law enforcement and general utility missions.

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MD 500



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/72 scale by Ned Gilliand.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
02/27/63
Main Rotor:
26 ft., 3 in.
Engine:
1 x 317 shp Allison 250-C18B
Max Speed:
118 kts.
Height:
8 ft., 5 in.
Length:
23 ft.
Gross Weight:
2,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1.089 lbs.

About the Aircraft: The Model 500 is a classic example of the light transport/utility helicopter.

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OH-6



This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters. It was built to 1/48 scale.

Aircraft Specifications
First Flight:
1966
Main Rotor:
26 ft., 3 in.
Engine:
1 x 400 shp Allison 250-C20
Max Speed:
144 mph
Height:
8 ft., 5 in.
Length:
23 ft.
Gross Weight:
2,550 lbs.
Empty Weight:
1.105 lbs.

About the Aircraft: The OH-6 is similar to the Model 500 except for its 400 shp engine.

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