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MD 900 / MD 902 Explorer Family

The MD 900/902 Explorer is a twin-engine NOTAR light-to-medium utility helicopter family developed and supported by MD Helicopters. MD Helicopters identifies the MD 902 Explorer as a multi-purpose twin-engine platform powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207E turboshaft engines.

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Identity

Aliases
MD ExplorerMD 900MD 902 ExplorerMD900MD902
Family Name
MD Explorer
Full Name
MD 900 / MD 902 Explorer Family
Roles
utilitysearch_and_rescueair_ambulancemilitary
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The MD 900/902 Explorer is a twin-engine NOTAR light-to-medium utility helicopter family developed and supported by MD Helicopters. MD Helicopters identifies the MD 902 Explorer as a multi-purpose twin-engine platform powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207E turboshaft engines.
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Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      fuselage
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      MD 900 / MD 902 Explorer
    Name
    MD 900/902 Explorer PW207E installation
    Notes
    MD Helicopters documents the MD 900/902 Explorer as a twin-engine helicopter powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207E turboshaft engines. The exact configuration covers the MD Explorer family and its 900-to-902 branch.
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      fuselage
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      MD 900 Explorer
    Name
    MD 900 Explorer PW206A installation
    Notes
    Pratt & Whitney identifies PW206A as the first PW200 engine selected to power MD 900 Explorer.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 17:28:38 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 04:26:57 UTC