MD 540 Helo Info

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Agenda

Air Vehicle Platform Description Growth Certification Military Mission Configuration & Capabilities Summary


Six-Blade Fully Articulated Main RotorFeaturing Composite Blades

Crashworthy AirframeWith Integral Crew Seats

Outstanding Outward Visibility

Simple Mechanical Controls

Advanced Weapons Platform

High Capacity/High Stance

Landing Gear

Rolls Royce 250-C47E/3 Turbine Engine

600 SHP Drive System

Static Mast Rotor Support

Legacy of Proven Combat Performance

Rugged Construction Protects the Pilots

Superior Speed and Agility

High and Hot Performance

Maneuverability: +3.5 positive Gs and -0.5 Gs

Reliable, Low Maintenance Design

Powerful Engine and Main Rotor for High& Hot

Performance

Increased Useful Load Over MD 530F Allowing

Additional Weapons Systems and Fuel

MD 540G Overview


MD 540G Max Performance Summary

Max External Gross Weight 4,100 lbs

Useful Load 2,000 lbs

VNE Speed 152 ktas

Hover IGE 16,000+ ft

Hover OGE 14,300+ ft

Service Ceiling 20,000 ft

Maximum Rate of Climb (4100 lb MTOW, MCP) 1,350 ft/min

Range (Standard Day @ 5000 ft. MSL) 232 nm

M250-C47E/3 MCP/MRP (Standard Day @ 5000 ft. MSL) 575/600 SHP

DOC ( $3.93/gal, MGW minus 10%, Max Speed Range, 1000 ft. STD ) $501.71 / hr


MD 540G Performance Summary

MD 540F Maximum Continuous Power

(MCP)

Maximum Rated Power (MRP)

Best Speed for Maximum Range

KIAS 115 115

Best Speed for Maximum Endurance

KIAS 68 68

Maximum Speed at MCP and MRP

KIAS 115 115

M250-C47E/3 Installed Engine Power

SHP 511.10 600


MD 540G Performance Summary

MGTOW

65Gal Main+35Aux FuelS/L STD

Max Gross T/O

Weightlb 4100 4100 4100 4100

Maximum Range km 425 447 453 457

Maximum

Endurancehr 2.52 2.65 2.70 2.74

HOGE Take Off Weight

65Gal Main+35Aux FuelS/L STD

Max T/O Power

Weightlb 4100 4100 4009 3850

Maximum Range km 425 447 444 318

Maximum

Endurancehr 2.52 2.65 2.64 1.91


MD 540G Fuel Consumption

SFC vs. SHP for Installed (IBF) 250-C47E

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1.5

2

2.5

50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

SHP

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HP

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4000' 95F 5000' 95F 6000' 95F SL ISA


Estimated Maximum Range

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500

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3500

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Maximum Range (km)

6K 95

5K 95

4K 95

SL STD

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HOGE Performance (STD Day)

*Calculations Computed in Pressure Altitude


*Calculations Computed in Pressure Altitude


M250-C47E/3 Altitude Performance

*M250-C47M with Upgrade at 4K/95:

Power +5.2%

SFC - 2.1%

*M250-C47M with Upgrade at 6K/95:

Power +5.6%

SFC - 2.1%

*The Upgrade kit is currently service released as an aftermarket kit for the M250-C47B


MD 540G Growth

Composite main rotor blades (Van Horn)10-15% performance enhancement

10,000 hr life (3x over current metal blades)

Flight testing in progress, Estimated Completion Date December 2013

Composite tail rotor blades (Van Horn)Improved performance & life, with low noise signature

Symmetrical design to eliminate pedal force feel

Development starting after M/R blades

Composite material upgrades

Turboshaft engine performance enhancementM250-C47E/3 FADEC upgrades, core improvements

Aircraft and weapons system weight reduction


Weapons Platforms

MD Universal Floor KitAccommodates many different weapons platforms

Direct mount or through adapter

Tube type, Composite wing, traditional plank

Provisions for 2 and 4 weapons stations


MD 540G Certification

The baseline MD 540G rotorcraft will be FAA certified540F model designation within current H3WE type design

FAA CAR6/Part 27 certification basis

FAA project #AT15613LA-R in sequencing

Weapons Management System and Armament will be developed and produced under MDHI company conformity


Armed MD 540G


Military Mission Configuration & Capabilities

Mission Scenarios

Configuration

Avionics

Weapons

Weapons Management System


Mission Scenarios


MD 540G Mission Scenarios Defined

Attack deliberate synchronization and employment of combat power against selected portions of the enemy force with a tempo and intensity that can not be matched by the enemy

Aviation Mission Planning PrioritiesMaximum Weapons LoadMinimal Station Time

Reconnaissance / Scoutobtaining and reporting information about enemy activities and resources in order to develop the situation for the ground commander

Aviation Mission Planning PrioritiesMaximum Station TimeMedium Weapons Loads

Security- Providing the protected force early and accurate warning of threat operations by developing the situation to provide time and maneuver space for the ground commander

Aviation Mission Planning PrioritiesMaximum Station TimeMedium Weapons Load


Attack Configuration


Attack Mission OverviewMission Planning Factors:

1. FARP located at the Airfield

2. 180KM round trip

3. 1 x MD 540 Aircraft

Enemy Situation:

- Objective Knife

- 3 x armored vehicles

- 10 x enemy personnel

- RPGs & small arms weapons

Key Performance Measures:

1. Weapons Load

- Station 1: 2 x AGM-114A

- Station 2: 6 x 70MM RKTs



2. Station Time: 15 Minutes

3. En-route Time: 28 Minutes

4. Fuel Required: 390 lbs

5. Fuel Onboard: 416 lbs

Mission: Colombian Army conducts DeliberateAttack at Objective Knife no later than 021545JULY14 in order

to destroy enemy forces and provide freedom of maneuver for

The ground commander.

Airfield

OBJ

Knife


Reconnaissance Configuration


Reconnaissance Mission OverviewMission Planning Factors:


2. 100KM RB 1 / 40KM RB 2


Enemy Situation:

- Recon Box 1 & 2

- 2-4 Person Teams

- Operating out of caves

- Small arms weapons


1. Weapons Load

- Station 1: HMP-400 x 400 RNDs




2. Station Time: 65 Min / 75 Min

3. En-route Time: 12 Min / 6 Min

4. Fuel Required: 416 lbs / 412 lbs


Recon

Box 1

Recon

Box 2

Mission: Colombian Army conducts AreaReconnaissance at Recon Box 1 and 2 no later than

021330JUL13 in order to provide early & accurate warning of

threat along route of travel. On order, conduct Close Combat

Attack on identified enemy positions.

Airfield


Security Configuration


Convoy Security Mission OverviewMission Planning Factors:


2. 40KM one-way


Enemy Situation:

- Route Propane

- Possible Road-side bombs

- 2-3 Person emplacement teams

- Unimproved roads / slow travel


1. Weapons Load

- Station 1: HMP-400 x 400 RNDs




2. Station Time: 70 Min

3. En-route Time: 12 Min

4. Fuel Required: 382 lbs


Logistics

Support

Area

Mission: Colombian Army conducts Area Security insupport of Combat Logistics Patrol along Route Propane from

181500JUL13 to 181630JUL13 in order to identify and report

enemy forces and provide freedom of maneuver for ground

forces. On order conduct Close Combat Attack on enemy positions.

Airfield


Configuration


Weapons Management System


Weapons Management - Integrated Avionics System

Mission Computer (MC)Two High Definition, Color, Multi-Function Displays (MFD) with Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible featuresDual Function DisplayKeyboard SetAir Data System converter to bring engine/system data into the MC and be displayed on the MFDStores Management SystemHelmet Mounted DisplayEmbedded GPS/Inertial system (EGI)


MD 540G Cockpit Configuration - Developmental


Integrated Avionics System

Machine Gun

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