Hughes 500E
WEIGHT
Maximum Gross Weight

Empty Weight
Useful Load
Useful Load with full fuel
Maximum External Load


3,000 lbs.

1,500 lbs.
1,500 lbs.
1,070 lbs.
1,750 lbs.

PERFORMANCE
Service Ceiling
Hover Ceiling, IGE
Installed Horsepower
Takeoff Power
Max. Continuous Power


15,000 ft.

8,500 ft.
420 hp.
375 hp.
350 hp.

CAPACITIES
Required Crew
Passengers


1
4


ROTOR BLADES
Main
Tail

5
2
SPEED
VNE (Maximum Air Speed)
ECON. Cruise (Efficiency)


152 kts.
130 kts.
RANGE
Maximum Fuel Range
Endurance (No Reserves)


261 nm.
2.8 hrs.
FUEL
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity with Auxiliary


64 gal.
109 gal.
ENGINE
Manufacturer
Model

Allison
250-C20B