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MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer

Overview

The MD Helicopters MD 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter with NOTAR anti-torque design, used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport. Twin engines provide safety margins for urban and IFR operations while NOTAR reduces tail-rotor hazards and noise. The cabin supports flexible medical or passenger layouts. It competes in the light-twin EMS and utility segment.

Quick Facts

Range 312 nm
Cruise Speed 135 kt
Max Speed 155 kt

Specifications

ICAO Type CodeEXPL
Length38 ft 9 in
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter33 ft 10 in rotor diameter
Height11 ft 3 in
Empty Weight3330 lb
Max Takeoff Weight6500 lb
Cruise Speed135 kt
Max Speed155 kt
Range312 nm
Service Ceiling20000 ft
Engine ManufacturerPratt & Whitney Canada
Engine ModelPW206E
Engine Count2

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