The MD500 Civilian is a lightweight, open-air helicopter. With no enclosed cabin, both cockpit and rear seats are fully exposed to the elements. It is one of the faster-spooling aircraft in the mod and handles with a light, responsive feel.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Total Seats | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 (pilot + co-pilot, open-air) |
| Rear Cargo | 2 (open-air) |
| Interior Walk | No |
| Startup Time | ~17 seconds |
| Mass | 900 kg |
| Max Airspeed | 235 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 4,900 m |
| Config File | MD500_Civilian_config.json |
Variants
| Classname | Livery |
|---|
MD500_Civilian | Civilian white |
MD500_Civilian_ClassicRedSilver | Classic red/silver retro livery |
MD500_Civilian_BlueCharter | Blue charter / tour company |
MD500_Civilian_GreenTour | Green eco-tour / ranger |
Each variant has its own JSON config file (e.g. MD500_Civilian_ClassicRedSilver_config.json) with the same configurable fields as the base type.
Doors
The MD500 has 4 removable door panels — one per seat position. Removing a door makes that seat accessible and leaves a physical door item that can be picked up or left behind.
| Door Item Classname | Position |
|---|
MD500_Civilian_Pilot | Front left (pilot) |
MD500_Civilian_CoPilot | Front right (co-pilot) |
MD500_Civilian_Cargo1 | Rear left |
MD500_Civilian_Cargo2 | Rear right |
MD500_Civilian_ClassicRedSilver_Pilot) — add these to your types.xml if you want doors to spawn with the helicopter.
Default Flight Tuning
| Parameter | Default |
|---|
CZH_liftMultiplier | 2.6 |
CZH_pitchStrength | 1.4 |
CZH_bankStrength | 1.95 |
CZH_yawStrength | 1.4 |
CZH_weathervaneStrength | 0.9 |
CZH_dragForward | 0.22 |
CZH_inputSmoothRate | 55 |
CZH_autoRotGravityFactor | 0.60 |
CZH_autoRotDescentCap | 8.5 m/s |
CZH_tailRotorSpinRate | 125 deg/s |
c_camDistance | 11 m |
CZH_maxFuel | 242 L |
CZH_fuelBurnLPH | 126 L/hr |
