SUPER D Upgrades

Super D20B

Super D20R

Super D30

MORE POWER. INCREASED UTILITY. IMPROVED PERFORMANCE.

We’re proud to unveil the Super D family—three advanced upgrade configurations designed to elevate the performance and capability of the MD 500D. Each Super D variant features extended main and tail rotor blades, a tail rotor gearbox extension, a modified tailboom, and new vertical and horizontal stabilizers.

Two configurations—Super D20B and Super D20R—retain the aircraft’s lighter M/R gearbox and utilize either the 250-C20B or 250-C20R engine. The third option, the Super D30, includes an upgrade to the 650 shp Rolls-Royce 250-C30 engine, delivering even greater power and mission flexibility.

Super D20B

Now Accepting Pre-Orders

The Super D20B upgrade package delivers enhanced performance through key structural and aerodynamic enhancements—all while retaining the proven 250-C20B engine.

Upgrade highlights include:

  • Extended main and tail rotor blades

  • Tail rotor gearbox extension

  • Modified tailboom

  • New vertical and horizontal stabilizers

Optional mission-specific enhancements:

  • Fully integrated glass cockpit avionics

  • Single or dual HEC hooks with E89 weighing system

  • Mid-Continent MD-23 Flex doorpost gauges

  • Custom mission-specific equipment suites

Order Now!

MD Helicopters and all MD Authorized Service Centers are now accepting orders for Super D20B upgrade kits. Shipments are expected to begin by the end of July 2025.
Secure your place in the queue—contact MD or your local Authorized Service Center today.

  • List Price: $350,000

    Price reflects kit only. Engine not included. If a new engine is required, additional costs will apply.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Super D20R

Expected October 2025

The Super D20R offers the same comprehensive airframe and systems upgrades as the Super D20B—longer blades, extended tail rotor gearbox, modified tailboom, and more—but is powered by the 250-C20R engine for increased performance.

While not yet available for order, kit shipments are expected to begin in October 2025.

Stay tuned for updates, or contact MD Helicopters or your local Authorized Service Center to learn more.

*** The $350,000 list price covers the upgrade kit only and does not include an engine. Engines can be sourced independently or through your Authorized Service Center. For details, please contact your ASC directly.

  • List Price: $350,000

    Price reflects kit only. Engine not included. If a new engine is required, additional costs will apply.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Super D30

Expected December 2025

Like the Super D20B and D20R, the Super D30 features the same structural and aerodynamic enhancements—longer blades, modified tailboom, extended gearbox, and updated stabilizers—but is powered by the 250-C30 engine, delivering even greater power and operational flexibility.

Kit shipments are expected to begin in December 2025. Ordering details will be announced soon.

For more information, contact MD Helicopters or your local Authorized Service Center.

*** The $350,000 list price covers the upgrade kit only and does not include an engine. Engines can be sourced independently or purchased through MD or your Authorized Service Center. For details, please contact your ASC directly.

  • List Price: $350,000

    Price reflects kit only. Engine not included. If a new engine is required, additional costs will apply.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Contact your local Authorized Service Center to place your order today.