520N

About the 520N

The McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 520N is an American light utility rotorcraft featuring a single turboshaft engine. Part of a well-known family of civilian and military helicopters derived from an earlier military project, it typically provides seating for up to five occupants and is widely utilized for utility missions and law enforcement operations.

Over the decades, successor companies continued manufacturing and refining the series, introducing enhancements such as more powerful engines and alternative rotor configurations. While primarily operated by civilian customers, various models have occasionally seen military service, including deployment during overseas conflicts and covert acquisition by foreign states for potential combat configurations.