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Agenda
Air Vehicle Platform Description Growth Certification Military Mission Configuration & Capabilities Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MD 540G Fuel Consumption
SFC vs. SHP for Installed (IBF) 250-C47E
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
SHP
SF
C (
PP
H/S
HP
) -
4000' 95F 5000' 95F 6000' 95F SL ISA
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Estimated Maximum Range
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Maximum Range (km)
6K 95
5K 95
4K 95
SL STD
Pa
ylo
ad
(lb
s)
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HOGE Performance (STD Day)
*Calculations Computed in Pressure Altitude
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*Calculations Computed in Pressure Altitude
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Armed MD 540G
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Military Mission Configuration & Capabilities
Mission Scenarios
Configuration
Avionics
Weapons
Weapons Management System
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Mission Scenarios
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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
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Attack Configuration
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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
- Station 3: 6 x 70MM RKTs
- Station 4: 2 x AGM-114A
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
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Reconnaissance Configuration
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Reconnaissance Mission OverviewMission Planning Factors:
1. FARP located at the Airfield
2. 100KM RB 1 / 40KM RB 2
3. 1 x MD 540 Aircraft
Enemy Situation:
- Recon Box 1 & 2
- 2-4 Person Teams
- Operating out of caves
- Small arms weapons
Key Performance Measures:
1. Weapons Load
- Station 1: HMP-400 x 400 RNDs
- Station 2: 5 x 70MM RKTs
- Station 3: 5 x 70MM RKTs
- Station 4: 2 x AGM-114A
2. Station Time: 65 Min / 75 Min
3. En-route Time: 12 Min / 6 Min
4. Fuel Required: 416 lbs / 412 lbs
5. Fuel Onboard: 416 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
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Security Configuration
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Convoy Security Mission OverviewMission Planning Factors:
1. FARP located at the Airfield
2. 40KM one-way
3. 1 x MD 540 Aircraft
Enemy Situation:
- Route Propane
- Possible Road-side bombs
- 2-3 Person emplacement teams
- Unimproved roads / slow travel
Key Performance Measures:
1. Weapons Load
- Station 1: HMP-400 x 400 RNDs
- Station 2: 5 x 70MM RKTs
- Station 3: 5 x 70MM RKTs
- Station 4: 2 x AGM-114A
2. Station Time: 70 Min
3. En-route Time: 12 Min
4. Fuel Required: 382 lbs
5. Fuel Onboard: 416 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
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Configuration
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Configuration
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Weapons Management System
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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)
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MD 540G Cockpit Configuration - Developmental
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Integrated Avionics System
Machine Gun