McDonnell Douglas MD-900 Private Jet Charter

The McDonnell Douglas MD-900 Explorer is a light twin-engine eight-seat helicopter produced by MD Helicopters, Inc., based in Mesa, Arizona. Introduced in December 1994, the MD-900 Explorer is the initial production model, which has been built largely from composite materials and is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207A turboshaft engines. The MD-900 Explorer is fitted with the NOTAR yaw control system, five-bladed bearingless main rotor, digital avionics including FADEC, diagnostics and an Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS). The MD 900 Explorer is able to satisfy a wide range of mission requirements demanded from a light utility helicopter, including passengers/VIP transportation, emergency medical services, law enforcement missions, and offshore transportation.

Aircraft category

Helicopter
Typical Seating

6
Price per hour

2,500
Nautical miles

189

McDonnell Douglas MD-900private jet charter

McDonnell Douglas MD-900 Private Charter Flights and Prices

The average hourly rental rate of the McDonnell Douglas MD-900 is around 2,500 USD per hour.

Aircraft Size

Aircraft size	English	Metric
Length	38.8 ft	11.82 m
Wing Span	33.8 ft	10.3 m
Height	12 ft	3.66 m
Bag. Capacity	49 ft³	0 m³

Cabin Size

Cabin size	English	Metric
Length	6.24 ft	1.9 m
Width	4.76 ft	1.46 m
Height	4.1 ft	1.25 m
Area	121.48 ft³	3.44 m³

Aircraft Seats

Layout	Seats
Max Seating	7
Typical Seating	6
Pilots	2

Average Prices

Costs	USD	EUR
Purchase New	-	-
Purchase Used	-	-
Hourly rate	2,500 USD/hour	2,500 EUR/hour

Performance Specifications

Performance	English	Metric
IFR Range	189 nm	350 km
Cruise Speed	152 KTAS	282 km/h
Certified Ceiling	20000 ft	6096 m
Rate of Climb	2760 ft/m	841 m/m
Takeoff Distance	50 ft	15 m
Landing Distance	50 ft	15 m
Max Takeoff Weight	6790 lbs	3080 kg
Max Landing Weight	6790 lbs	3080 kg
Useful Weight	3576 lbs	1622 kg
Payload with Full Fuel	2565 lbs	1163 kg