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MD Helicopters To Supply Six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters To Malaysia

MD Helicopters To Supply Six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters To Malaysia
MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters. Photo: MD Helicopters, Inc.

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) was selected in a bid to supply six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters to Malaysia’s Ministry of Defense, the company said Monday.The MD 530G made its first flight in 2013. With a top speed over 120 knots, it features a capacity landing gear to support the 3,750 MGTOW (max gross takeoff weight), which allows an increased useful load for additional range, endurance, and weapons, MDHI said.The scout attack helicopter is also configured to include advanced avionics,…

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