1987 MD HELICOPTERS 500E SOLD
No longer listed as of March 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
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Last asking price
$1,650,218
- Year
- 1987
- Make
- MD Helicopters
- Model
- 500E
- Total Time
- 4,685 hr
- Location
- Pasay City, Metro Manila, Australia
- Seller
- Asian Aerospace
- Source
- aviationtrader.com.au
Listing closed
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Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 5
- Cruise
- 135 kts
- Range
- 232 nm
- Useful Load
- 1,550 lbs
- Burn
- 35.0 gph
- Engines
- 1 · Turboshaft
- Power
- 420 hp
- MTOW
- 3,000 lbs
Manufacturer-published specs for the MD Helicopters 500E model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Operating Cost (est.)
- Hourly Variable
- $450
- Annual Fixed
- $80,000
- Engine Overhaul
- $250,000
- TBO
- 3,500 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MD Helicopters 500E. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.
Market price band
MD Helicopters 500E typical:
$699,000 – $1,200,000
median $995,000
across 20 active listings
This listing at $1,650,218 is 66% above median.
Description
Aircraft Total Time Since New: 4,685H
Factory Service Center Refurbished: 2011
Entry-into-Service: 1987
Engine: Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20R
Design:
Cabin Layout - Three Passenger VIP Configuration
Interior - Beige Leather with optional Fantasia Green Seat Protectors
Exterior - White with Fantasia Green Pinstripe
Equipment:
Five Main Rotor Blades
Sliding Windows
Air-Conditioning
Fire Extinguishers
Fargo 21-gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank
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About the MD Helicopters 500E
The MD 500 is the iconic agile light turbine helicopter — compact, fast and nimble, descended from the Hughes 369/500 and powered by an Allison/Rolls-Royce 250 turbine. The 500D and 500E variants (the E adds a pointed nose and more cabin room) are favourites for utility, law-enforcement, longline and private flying, prized for their performance, responsiveness and rugged dynamic components.