Hughes 369D
Overview
The Hughes 369D is a helicopter aircraft manufactured by Hughes, with the profile centered on its civil helicopter role. Its recorded first flight is 1963-02-27. The current production-status field is listed as In Production. The listed crew requirement is 1. Power is provided by 1 Rolls-Royce 250-C30 engine. Listed performance includes cruise speed ~150 kn kt, range ~230 nm nautical miles. Its ICAO type designator is H500. Figures shown here describe the listed type or configuration and may vary by sub-variant, certification basis, or operator fit.
Quick Facts
First Flight
Feb 27, 1963
Crew
1
Range
~230 nm
Cruise Speed
~150 kn
Max Speed
152 kt
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | H500 |
|---|---|
| Military Designation | AH-6 |
| First Flight | Feb 27, 1963 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 30 ft 10 in |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 26 ft 4 in rotor diameter |
| Height | 8 ft 2 in |
| Empty Weight | 1230 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3000 lb |
| Cruise Speed | ~150 kn |
| Max Speed | 152 kt |
| Range | ~230 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 16000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
| Engine Model | 250-C30 |
| Engine Count | 1 |
Data verification status: Partially Verified
Source: U.S. Army