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The Hughes 600N (ICAO type MD60) is an aircraft certificated in the Normal Category Helicopter category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 380 nm, a cruise speed of 134 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.

Hughes 600N

Hughes 600N
MD60
Photo via Wikipedia: MD Helicopters MD 600
Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
2,100 kg
Range
380 nm
Seats
8
600N
Hughes · 600N
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
30
Active
30
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
600N
600N
—2,100 kg380 nm134 kt8
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H3WE · Rev 26 · issued 2013-11-06

Category
Normal Category Helicopter
MTOW
1,521 kg
Seats
1 crew · 4 passengers
Fuel
1,716 L
Ceiling
20,000 ft
Approved fuelMIL-DTL-5624JP-4JP-5MIL-DTL-83133JP-8ASTM D-1655 Jet AA-1Jet BASTM D-6615 Jet BChinese Specification GB6537-94 Grade RP-3
Engine

Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) 250-C20R/2

Certification basis

CAR 6 dated December 20, 1956, including Amendments 6-1 through 6-4 and Special Conditions, "Conditions Establishing Compensating Factors Providing an Equivalent Level of Safety Un…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Hughes 600N market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Hughes 600N fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

26 yearsmedian age

Of the 25 registered Hughes 600N with a known build year (83% of the 30 we track), the median age is 26 years.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
1
Tracked flights
1
Tracked flight hours
1
Share of fleet flying
3%

1 Hughes 600N were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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600N — frequently asked
What is the range of the Hughes 600N?

The Hughes 600N has a maximum range of 380 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Hughes 600N carry?

The Hughes 600N seats up to 8 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Hughes 600N?

The Hughes 600N's maximum take-off weight is 2,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Hughes 600N?

The Hughes 600N's ICAO type designator is MD60.

How many Hughes 600N aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 30 registered Hughes 600N airframes worldwide.