MD 900 Explorer
Manufacturer: MD
Category: Helicopter Charters
Passengers: 1 - 6
Max Speed: 161 mph
Charter a MD 900 Explorer for your next flight
The MD 900 Explorer is a Helicopter that started rolling off the factory floor in 1994 and has been a capable aircraft with private jet fliers ever since. Because the MD 900 Explorer is a Helicopter, it is specifically designed for short hops between city centers.
What is it like in the cabin of the MD 900 Explorer?
Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the MD 900 Explorer can accommodate as many as 6 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 19.7 feet long and 4.8 feet wide, with roughly 15.6 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means most adults will need to stoop when moving about when getting on the MD 900 Explorer.
The MD 900 Explorer can typically accommodate between 1 and 6 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the 900 Explorer typically has no lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the 900 Explorer has roughly 49.087433 cubic Ft of space for your bags.
How Fast Is The MD 900 Explorer? How Far Can The 900 Explorer Fly?
The MD 900 Explorer has a max speed of roughly 140 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 161.1 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 17500 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.
Similar to many aircraft in the Helicopter category, the 900 Explorer has a range of about 296 miles. This means that trips like Palm Springs to Los Angeles or Tampa to Miami are well within range.
How Much Does It Cost To Charter a MD 900 Explorer?
Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a 900 Explorer for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.
Specifications Of The MD 900 Explorer
- Max Speed: 161.1 MPH (140 NMPH)
- Range: 296 miles (257 Nautical Miles)
- Cruise Altitude: 17500 ft
- Cabin Dimensions: 19.7 ft L x 4.8 ft W x 15.6 ft H
- Aircraft Length: 32.5 ft
- Aircraft Wingspan: 33.8 ft
- Production Dates: 1994 to 1997
- Fun Fact: Two MD 900s were leased by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1999 and designated MH‑90 Enforcer for drug‑interdiction trials under Operation New Frontier.
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