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2026 MD HELICOPTERS 500E
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- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
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Overview
| Make / Model | MD HELICOPTERS 500E |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 0 |
Description
Own a brand-new MD500E for under $3 million. MD Helicopters is now offering a rare opportunity to acquire a new production MD500E airframe at $2,999,995 with unmatched flexibility for engine selection, mission completion, and future performance growth. Delivered as a new OEM "green" aircraft, this MD500E allows operators to customize paint, avionics, interiors, and mission equipment to meet their exact operational needs—whether private, utility, training, patrol, or special mission. Through MD Helicopters’ exclusive Bring Your Own Engine (BYOE) Program, customers may supply a qualified Rolls-Royce M250-C20B or Rolls-Royce M250-C20R engine. MD Helicopters will perform OEM inspection, integration, and installation—creating one of the most economical pathways into a factory-new MD500-series helicopter. This aircraft also includes MD’s sought-after Slimline Cockpit, delivering exceptional visibility, improved pilot ergonomics, and the unmistakable open-flight feel that has made the MD500 series legendary worldwide. In addition, this aircraft is fully Super E eligible, giving buyers the option to further enhance performance through MD Helicopters’ FAA-certified Super E upgrade package—providing additional horsepower, improved hot/high capability, and increased mission utility. Delivered in green configuration, this aircraft serves as a clean OEM foundation ready for customer-selected completion and long-term mission growth. Aircraft Highlights: • Factory New MD500E for Under $3M • New Production OEM Airframe, Drive Train, and Avionics • BYOE Program Eligible • Delivered Green for Full Customer Completion • Qualified Customer-Supplied M250-C20B or M250-C20R Engine Installation • Slimline Cockpit for Maximum Visibility • Super E Upgrade Path Available • Factory Direct MD Helicopters Support For operators seeking the quality of a new OEM aircraft, the flexibility to leverage existing engine assets, and the ability to build the aircraft exactly how they want it, this is a unique market opportunity. Contact MD Helicopters Sales for specifications, lead time, and available completion options.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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General
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MD HELICOPTERS |
| Model | 500E |
| Serial Number | TBD |
| Registration # | NTBD |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 0 |
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