2029 MD HELICOPTERS 564
Starts from the median asking price of 119 comparable Helicopter listings ($776,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- ADS-B (39% of comps) +12.3%
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Overview
| Make / Model | MD HELICOPTERS 564 |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 0 SNEW |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500H |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GTN 650 |
Description
Building on the proven MD 530F airframe, the MD 564 pairs a six-blade fully articulated main rotor and a four-blade tail rotor with the 600-shp Rolls-Royce 250-C47E/3. Long-light performance. Short-light economics. One airframe, the full mission spectrum: utility, high-altitude operations, law enforcement and border patrol, government and tactical missions, oil and gas light cargo, and the performance enthusiast. SPECIFICATIONS (PRELIMINARY DATA) - Maximum cruise speed, sea level: 140 kt (161 mph) - Maximum range, main + auxiliary fuel: 414 NM / 476 mi - Maximum endurance, main + auxiliary fuel: 4 hours - Maximum rate of climb, sea level std day: 1,400 ft/min - Max gross weight, internal: 4,000 lb - Max gross weight, external: 4,750 lb - Useful load, internal: 2,100 lb - Useful load, external: 2,850 lb - VNE: 140 kt - Max operating altitude: 20,000 ft - Range: 414 NM CONFIGURATION - Six-blade fully articulated main rotor - Four-blade tail rotor - Garmin G500TXi integrated flight deck - NVG compatible - IFR capable (platform provision) - 4-place seating, crew + mission - 2,500 lb cargo hook - Crashworthy structure on proven 500-series lineage DIMENSIONS - Length, rotors turning: 32.14 ft / 9.50 m - Main rotor diameter: 27.50 ft / 8.38 m - Overall height: 9.22 ft / 2.81 m - Fuselage width: 4.57 ft / 1.40 m Trusted by operators worldwide, the unmatched agility, reliability, and performance of MD Helicopters' light rotorcraft makes them the choice of hundreds of law enforcement, private, and commercial customers. The MD 564 continues that lineage, delivering measurable performance margin.
Avionics
Howell Instruments Engine Instruments Garmin GTN™650Xi GPS/NAV/COMM ELT, ME-406HM Master System Switch Garmin G500H TXi™ EFIS MD93 Clock/Timer with USB Charging Ports Garmin GMA™ 350Hc Audio Panel PAI-700 Magnetic Compass, Vertical Card Garmin GTX™ 345R, ADS-B In/Out Transponder
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 ›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 | 2029 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MD HELICOPTERS |
| Model | 564 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SNEW |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Howell Instruments Engine Instruments Garmin GTN™650Xi GPS/NAV/COMM ELT, ME-406HM Master System Switch Garmin G500H TXi™ EFIS MD93 Clock/Timer with USB Charging Ports Garmin GMA™ 350Hc Audio Panel PAI-700 Magnetic Compass, Vertical Card Garmin GTX™ 345R, ADS-B In/Out Transponder |
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