MD 902
The MD 902 launched in 1989, as McDonnell Douglas Helicopters initialized development on the Explorer, which was then referred to as MDX. Explorer incorporated Boeing's, NOTAR® anti-torque technology system and Pratt & Whitney Canada’s, PW207E series engines. In September, 1992, improvements to the Explorer increased range, endurance and enabled a higher maximum takeoff weight. With these enhancements, the Explorer unofficially became designated MD 902. As one of the most technically advanced helicopters, the MD 902 Explorer continues to make improvements including greater safety, lower noise levels, and enhanced performance and controllability. Also notable in the MD 902, is its ample usable interior space for occupants and storage.
2001 MD HELICOPTERS MD-902 Explorer. Aircraft information. Year of construction: 2001. VIP CABIN INTERIOR PRESENTED IN FOUR PLACE. MD Helicopters MD-902 Explorer. MSN: 900-00066 Tampico - General Francisco Javier Mina (TAM / MMTM) Mexico - February 21. The MD Helicopters MD Explorer is a light twin utility helicopter. Designed in the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems, it is currently produced by MD Helicopters. There have been two models, the original MD 900, and its successor, the MD 902.
The MD 902, charter aircraft, is the largest in the light twin-engine class. Perfect for corporate jet charter, the MD 902 will seat up to six passengers with incredible access from two 52 inch sliding cabin doors. The energy absorbing, stroking cabin seats meet stringent FAR Part 27 requirements, allowing executive jet charter clients to travel in comfort and luxury without compromising safety. The twin-engine's greater fuel capacity gives the MD 902 its longer range of travel without the need to stop and refuel. However, jet charter is also ideal for short, scenic trips. When confined landing spaces are necessary, the MD 902 is safely equipped with a terrain avoidance and warning system and night vision capability. Traveling at a cruise speed of 180 miles per hour and with a range of 485 nautical miles, your next business jet charter in the MD 902 will deliver you to your destination rested, energized and promptly without unnecessary layovers. Jet helicopters provide fast and agile service with safety and comfort as a top priority.
All private jet charter flights will be customized to your specific itinerary needs. Depart on your schedule and arrive on time at any one of the five thousand executive airports and helipads nationwide. Go where you want, when you wish and with as little as a few hours notice on the MD 902. Jet charters allow more convenience than any commercial flight currently available. Each air charter service will be unique and guaranteed for your total satisfaction.
MD 902 Information :
Seating : 6
Range (st. miles) : 485
Cruise Speed (MPH) : 180
Baggage (Ibs.) : 220
Mcdonnell Douglas Md-902 Explorer Interior
MD 902 Interior :
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MD Helicopters (MDHI) has changed course regarding avionics for its new twin-engine MD 900/902 Explorer helicopter, choosing Universal Avionics’ InSight display system, the companies announced on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2020. This returns the helicopter to the Universal panel—MDHI selected InSight for the MD 902 at Heli-Expo 2013, but switched to Genesys Aerosystems avionics in March 2017.
Now, InSight will replace the MD 900/902 aging avionics with two 10.4-inch portrait, high-resolution LCD displays with LED backlighting. The system will be compatible with night vision goggles and provide the latest in synthetic vision, 2D topographical moving maps, electronic charts, checklists, system synoptics, engine instruments, and rotor data.
Tal Golan, UA rotorcraft business development manager, told AIN, “Insight will be a full solution and enhance the aircraft’s capability for IFR, VFR, and all types of operations. Insight is near certification, and then, of course, it will have to be STC’d and certified in the 902 Explorer. But the system as a whole is nearing certification.'
The Insight suite will have head-up technology, as well as head-down, Golan continued. “We pay a lot of attention to situational awareness and safety enhancements. To reduce the pilot’s workload, we have a unique aircraft view combined with synthetic vision, which elevates the pilot’s situational awareness and reduces workload. The FAA is making big efforts to reduce the number of accidents in poor visibility with loss of situation awareness, loss of spatial orientation, or controlled flight into terrain. Our systems are designed with that in mind.'
Insight does not require a lot of changes to the helicopter given the work previously accomplished, according to Golan. “We’re not changing anything significant on the aircraft itself, so there should be a relatively short time to the market,' he said. 'There will also be some decluttering of switches and knobs. Everything is much more simplified and user-friendly.”
One such user-friendly feature is with the cursor control, which is mounted on the primary flight controls, enable a 'point-and-click' interface. 'It's relatively easy and intuitive to just float over with the cursor and change the values on the display itself,' he said, adding it sets the system apart from other suites.
Md 902 Explorer
In 2013, MD Helicopters and Universal Avionics Systems unveiled a new NextGen flight deck mockup, later dubbed InSight, for the MD 902 Explorer. The new avionics were to replace aging Bendix/King EFIS 40 cathode-ray-tube displays with high-resolution 10.4-inch Universal LCDs in landscape orientation. InSight made its first flight in March 2016. But in March 2017, MD Helicopters selected Genesys Aerosystems to provide the new flight deck for the MD 902, replacing Universal InSight at that time.