MD 530F Cayuse Warrior American Scout Attack Helicopter
MD530 Cayuse Warrior
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
MD 530F Cayuse Warrior American Scout Attack Helicopter
Designation
MD530 Cayuse Warrior
Alternate Designation
MD530 Cayuse Warrior
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Hughes Helicopters McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD Helicopters
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
An evolution of the fabled OH-6 Cayuse light observation helicopter and known for speed, safety, agility and the ability to operate with ease in confined spaces, the Armed MD530F Light Scout Attack Helicopter delivers increased operational capabilities, greater mission versatility and superior performance in the execution of a broad range of mission profiles. Upgraded MD530F, incorporating a 6-bladed, fully articulated rotor blade system made of composite material, a more rugged landing skid for heavier take-off and landing weights, a fully integrated digital glass cockpit with multi-function color displays and a pilot Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS), which couples together a targeting FLIR and laser designator
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Endurance
2.20 hrs
Rotor Diameter
8.34 m
Variants
500D Scout Defender
Armed reconnaissance version
500M Defender
Military export version of the 500 and 500C, built under license by Kawasaki in Japan (as the OH-6J)[7] and Breda Nardi in Italy.
500M/ASW Defender
Export version for the Spanish Navy.
NH-500M Defender
Italian-built version of the 500M Defender. Licensed by Breda Nardi before merge with Agusta.
500MD Defender
Military version of the 500D. Korean Air's aerospace division from 1976 to 1984 with 200 choppers made. 50 were armed with TOW anti-tank missiles and 150 choppers used for transportation and support duties.
500MD/ASW Defender
Maritime version of the 500MD Defender.
500MD/TOW Defender
Anti-tank version of the 500MD Defender, armed with TOW anti-tank missiles.
500MD/MMS-TOW Defender
Anti-tank version, fitted with a mast-mounted sight, armed with TOW anti-tank missiles.
500MD Quiet Advanced Scout Defender
Fitted with noise suppression equipment.
500MD Defender II
Improved version.
500MG Defender
Military version of the 500E.
520MG Defender
Philippine military version. Special Forces version. Modified 500MG Defender that carry .50 caliber machine guns and 7-tube rocket pods and operates as a light attack aircraft.
520MK Black Tiger
South Korean-built military version, built by Korean Air Aerospace Division[
530MG Defender
Military version of the 530F.
MD530 Nightfox
Night attack version.
MD530MG Paramilitary Defender
Police or border patrol version.
MD540F
Upgraded MD530F, incorporating a 6-bladed, fully articulated rotor blade system made of composite material, a more rugged landing skid for heavier take-off and landing weights, a fully integrated digital glass cockpit with multi-function color displays and a pilot Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS), which couples together a targeting FLIR and laser designator.
MD530G
Designed based on the MD 530F airframe and is engineered with advanced technology to deliver enhanced combat capabilities.
System
Alternative Designation
MD530 Cayuse Warrior
Type
Light multi-role military helicopter
Manufacturer
Hughes Helicopters
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems
MD Helicopters
In Service
2011-Present
Crew
2 (pilot, co-pilot) ea
Passengers
+ 6 troops
Blades, Main Rotor
five-blade main rotor, many with four-blade anti-torque rotor
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
1 ea
Day/Night Capable
Yes, depending on additional equipment added
All Weather Capable
Yes, depending on additional equipment added
Takeoff or Landing Limitations
INA
Number of Hard Points
2 ea
Landing Skid
The parallel-skid landing gear has internal oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers
Dimensions
Length, Main Rotor Blade to Tail Rotor
9.78 m
Length, Nose to Tail
7.28 m
Rotor Diameter
8.34 m
Rotor Diameter
8.1 m
Height
2.62 m
Width, Skid to Skid
1.97 m
Width, Fuselage
1.40 m
Width, Tail
1.66 m
Weight
72 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
1,406 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff with External Load
1,701 kg
Weight, Useful Load
684 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x 1 x Rolls-Royce 250-C30
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
425 hp
Maximum Range, at Sea Level
381 km
Maximum Range, at 5,000 feet
430 km
Fuel Capacity
242 liters
Speed, Never-Exceed
282 km/h
Speed, Cruise (At Sea Level)
248 km/h
Speed, Cruise (At 5,000 feet)
249 km/h
Speed, Economical
219 km/h
Climb Rate
631 m/min
Ceiling
5,700 m
Maximum Operating Altitude
6,096 m
Hover, In Ground Effect
4,877 m
Hover, Outof Ground Effect
4,389 m
Endurance
2.2 hours
Internal Fuel Tanks
240 liters
Optional Aux Tank
80 liters
Communications
Radio
Rhode & Schwarz M3AR tactical radio system
Transmitter/Receiver
Honeywell KY196 transmitter/receiver and KT76 transponder or a Rockwell Collins VHF-251 and TDR-950 transceiver and responder
Antennas
Aviatech tactical communication antennas
Wing Mounted Weapons
Note
There is a variety of different types of Armament that can be equipped on the MD 500. Examples include the following:
Armament
* four TOW anti-tank missiles, or
* two 7.62mm General Electric M134 Miniguns plus ammunition, or
* four General Dynamics Stinger air-to-air missile, or
* Mk 44 or Mk 46 lightweight torpedoes (ASW Version), or
* two seven-shot rocket pods
* .50-cal machine-gun pods, or
* 7- or 12-tube 2.75-in rocket pods, or
* 40-mm grenade launcher
System
Name
2 x FN HMP400 Pod
Type
Machine Gun Pod
Caliber
12.7 mm
Manufacturer
FN America
Length
1,941 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Height
434.3 mm
Weight, Empty
89.4 kg
Weight, Loaded
138.3 kg
Rate of Fire
950 - 1,100 RPM
Speed
Mach 0.75
Note
Pod is capable of emergency jettison from the aircraft
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7×99mm NATO
Muzzle Velocity
890 m/s
Basic Load
Customer Specified, FN pod featuring a 400-round ammo box and links and cases collector
Rocket System
Name
Hydra 70 Rocket
Type
2.75-inch (70 mm) diameter fin-stabilized unguided rocket
Purpose
Air-to-Ground Rocket
Length
1,060 mm
Diameter
70 mm
Muzzle Velocity
700 m/s
Effective Firing Range
8,000 m
Maximum Firing Range
10,500 m
Speed
739 m/s
Guidance System
Unguided
Fire Control
Fire Control System Type
INA
Fire Control Radar
INA
Digital or Analog Cockpit
Analog
Direction Finder
Honeywell KR-85 automatic direction finder
Laser Designator
INA
Navigation System
Honeywell dual KX175 navigation system
Night-Flying Capable
Yes, night-flying lighting
Position Location System
Yes
Gyroscope
Attitude and directional gyroscopes
Rate-Climb Indicator.
Yes
Sighting
Dillon Aero mission configurable aircraft system and fixed forward sighting system
Protection
Armor Type
Kinetic Defense ballistic armor panels
Crew Cabin
The crew cabin features a glazed nose for maximum forward visibility.
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
EW
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.army.mil/article/86569/afghan_pilot_program_achieves_milestone_with_first_graduates; https://www.aircraft.com/md-helicopters/530f-cayuse-warrior/turbine-helicopters/7; https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/05/25/MD-Helicopters-to-support-MD-530F-Cayuse-Warrior-in-Afghanistan/9201495729253/;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
2.62 m
Weight
72 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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