Hughes 500D/E
The Finnish army operates the Hughes 500 in two models, D and E, C-model has also been used. It was first taken into
service in 1975, in those
days they however belonged to the Air Force. It is used as a training
and liason helicopter although it could be used for other tasks as well, such as transport
and for medical evacuation. There is also a display team, the "Hughes Syncro Display Team" that
uses these helicopters.
- Picture © Finnish Defence Forces
Hughes 500D
4 seated light helicopter
Lenght: 9,30 m
Max speed: 258 km/h
Combat radius: 482 km
