What are the main features and capabilities of the MD Helicopters MD 530F single turbine helicopter?

What engine is in widespread use as the source of power for helicopters it is linked by gears to the helicopter's rotors in a manner similar to the turbine-driven propellers on airplanes?

They're powered either by a gas turbine engine (known as a turboshaft), or some helicopters (such as the Robinson helicopters) still use internal combustion engines.

What type of fuel does a helicopter use?

turbine helicopters take either JP-4 or JP-5 grade jet fuel.

What kind of fuel does a helicopter use?

Helicopters use aviation turbine fuel most commonly known as "Jet A". This fuel resembles kerosene, on which other aircraft run.

Who created the helicopter engine?

Actually, it would make more sense to ask who created the helicopter. As designs and ideas for helicopters have evolved throughout the years, one thing has remained the same-there is no one specific engine that has been created strictly for a helicopter. Helicopters use engines that can be used for other aircraft such as planes, jets and turboprops. They can be factory modified to fit a specific helicopter but the basic design remains used amongst many applications. Early helicopters used engines that were already being made for airplanes. Modern helicopters use two basic types of engines-piston and turbine. Piston engines are similar to ones used in automobiles. Turbine engines, also known as jet engines, make a loud shireking whirring noise when they are operating. Both types are also used in airplanes.

Does a helicopter engine have a carburetor?

Most helicopters use gas turbine engines, which wouldn't have a carburetor. There are still some manufactured which use reciprocating piston engines, though, and many of those do use carburetors (one example is the Robinson helicopters, which are powered by a Textron-Lycoming 0-320 motor).

What was the first turbine driven helicopter?

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Where is a turbine used?

In jets, speed boats, rockets, some helicopters

What is a turbine helicopter?

A helicopter with a jet engine. The engine is adapted to give power to a transmission, rather than thrust.

How much does it cost to buy a helicopter in India?

Do you want new, used, turbine, piston, one or two engines...there are a LOT of variables in play here. For instance, you can buy a new Schweizer 300 for about $250,000. It looks like a smaller version of the helicopters they used in MASH. It's good for observation (there's a very popular police version of it), flight training, commuting and having fun in. If you've got around $3 million, try a Bell JetRanger. It's the most popular turbine helicopter. Most news helicopters are JetRangers. For $6 million and up, the Sikorsky S-76 is excellent. You can also buy very good helicopters from Russia like Mi-171 or used Mi-2.

What are the parts of a engine in a helicopter?

The main parts are the turbine compressor and blades.

Is it impossible to make a helicopter quiet?

Quiet? realtively Silent? no Think about it, most commercial helicopters use gas turbine engines which by the nature of the way they work, can't be silenced without reducing the efficiency of the engines. Then theres the rotor system its like a huge fan. Theres no way of silencing this. Helicopters are really only audible at close ranges of about half a mile away. Beyond this, they are unnoticeable. I live next to a search and rescue helicopter base, and they really don't make much noise at all.

What is the difference between a highway patrol helicopter and a police helicopter?

Difference in HelicoptersA highway patrol is a statewide department while a police department is generally a local or city police department. Police helicopters are generally going to patrol within there city limits (although many provide mutual aid to neighboring cities who do not have a helicopter), while highway patrol helicopters are going to patrol a much larger area, both within incorporated cities (freeways) and in unincorporated areas. Some state highway patrol departments fall under the "Department of Public Safety" such as in Arizona or Texas. Their state helicopters therefore are referred to as an "Arizona DPS Helicopter" or a "Texas DPS Helicopter." In states such as Maryland the state patrol helicopter falls under the State Police, and is referred to as the "Maryland State Police Helicopter."The roles of both highway patrol helicopters and police helicopters can vary widely. Also remember that most state highway patrol agencies also own and use fixed wing aircraft which are often more suitable for traffic enforcement. Fixed wing aircraft can generally stay in the air longer, and are a more stable platform for traffic enforcement.Thus, a state highway patrol helicopter is for the most part going to carry out the same function as a police, or a sheriff's department helicopter. In the State of California for example, a California Highway Patrol helicopter will assist other agencies with routine law enforcement calls such as stolen vehicles, vehicle pursuits, foot pursuits, burglaries, armed suspicious persons, etc. Many California Highway Patrol helicopters are also equipped to carry out rescues, and have been involved in many rescues of lost or injured hikers, etc.In many rural areas, both in California and throughout the country, very often the state police, or highway patrol is the only law enforcement helicopter in the region.Regarding equipment, most modern helicopters whether they are local police or highway patrol are going to be outfitted with similar technologies. Generally this includes a suite of police radios for talking with various police and fire agencies, a spot light, P.A. system, and a heat sensing camera (FLIR). Most law enforcement helicopters are jet helicopters or more accurately jet turbine helicopters. There are a few smaller police agencies that use piston powered helicopters such as the R-44 or the Schweizer 300. You can learn more about police helicopters at www.policehelicopterpilot.com