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
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 31
- Active
- 31
Comparable listings
4 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600N 600N | — | 2,100 kg | 380 nm | 134 kt | 8 |
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
Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company) 250-C20R/2
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…
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Hughes 600N market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Hughes 600N fleet — updated daily.
26 yearsmedian age
Of the 25 registered Hughes 600N with a known build year (81% of the 31 we track), the median age is 26 years.
- 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.
Hughes 600N manuals & documents
7 documents for the Hughes 600N — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for the Dual Cargo Hook System and Long Line Kit used in MD Helicopters models 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 500N, and 600N. It includes maintenance, inspection, and service information necessary to keep these systems in an airworthy condition.
- Applicable to MD Helicopters 369 series, 500N, and 600N models.
- Includes instructions for Dual Cargo Hook System and Long Line Kit.
- Contains airworthiness limitations and inspection schedules.
- Revisions include updates to part numbers and inspection criteria.
- Safety precautions are outlined for maintenance personnel.
- Current revisions can be checked on the Onboard Systems website.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Service Bulletins
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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 31 registered Hughes 600N airframes worldwide.
Registered 600N aircraft
Individual 600N airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N678SK· 2010
- PR-HSL· 2008
- N600NR· 2008
- N600FT· 2008
- N209EC· 2007
- PR-YCJ· 2007
- N69VS· 2006
- N420GC· 2005
- N745MB· 2002
- N266VS· 2002
- N600MW· 2001
- N300FX· 2000
- N3500X· 2000
- N416M· 1998
- N60BK· 1998
- VH-EPJ· 1998
- N39GA· 1998
- N641LB· 1998
- PT-YYA· 1997
- N507CC· 1997
- N630AG· 1997
- C-FTAZ· 1997
- N70JR· 1997
- N812LH· 1997