MD 902 Explorer

The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter with a multi-purpose focus, a maximum speed of 131 kt, a range of 328 nm and a large cabin configuration for executive and special operations.

Range: 328nm
Passengers: Up to 8 seats (2 pilots up to 6 passengers)
Speed: 131 kt maximum cruising speed
Cabin: Functional cabin with 57 in (1.45 m) width and internal volume of 155 ft3, with flexible configurations by mission.
Ceiling: 14,000 ft (maximum operating altitude)
Climb rate: 2,120 ft/min
Takeoff

Overview

Summary

The MD 902 Explorer was designed for a multipurpose mission with a focus on availability and cabin adaptability. It operates in executive transportation, medical services, security and special operations, maintaining a technical base that prioritizes security, stability and configuration flexibility.

Versatile cabin in the twin-engine light category

The internal volume and usable width help adapt the interior for executive transport and special operation.

131 kt with a climb of 2,120 ft/min

The combination of speed and rate of climb favors quick response in short and medium missions.

Up to 8 seats

The crew and passenger configuration increases its usefulness for operations that alternate profiles throughout the week.

Cabin

Space and onboard experience

In practice, the MD 902's cabin is one of its strong points for the transport mission. The width of 1.45 m and the internal volume announced for the category help to better organize the operation, with useful side access and the possibility of assembling different layouts according to the flight profile. For executive use, this means more freedom to adjust comfort and functionality without losing operational capacity.

Performance

What the official numbers show

In main data, the model combines 131 kt maximum cruise, climb rate of 2,120 ft/min, range of 328 nm and maximum operational altitude of 14,000 ft. In the hover envelope, 10,650 ft appear in HIGE and 8,780 ft in HOGE, which reinforces the ability to operate in urban and technical scenarios with a good safety margin.

Analysis for purchase

Reading for the purchasing executive

For the institutional or corporate buyer, the MD 902 makes sense when the operation needs a single platform for different types of missions, without giving up technical standards and a functional cabin. It is a strong choice for those who value configuration flexibility and intensive usage routine throughout the year.

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Quick specs

Reference specifications

Segment: Light twin-engine helicopter
Passengers: Up to 8 seats (2 pilots up to 6 passengers)
Range: 328nm
Speed: 131 kt maximum cruising speed
Cabin: Functional cabin with 57 in (1.45 m) width and internal volume of 155 ft3, with flexible configurations by mission.
Ceiling: 14,000 ft (maximum operating altitude)
Rate of climb: 2,120 ft/min
Official page: https://support.mdhelicopters.com/md-902-explorer.html