1978 Hughes 500

The Hughes 500 is a light helicopter produced by Hughes Helicopters. The Hughes 500 was developed from the OH-6 Cayuse, which was initially developed for the United States Army in the 1960s. The helicopter was initially produced in 1973 and is still in production today. The Hughes 500 is used for a variety of tasks, such as passenger transport, agricultural work, news gathering, and search-and-rescue operations. The helicopter is also used by the military for reconnaissance and transport roles. The Hughes 500 is powered by a single turboshaft engine and can reach speeds of up to 140 knots (160 mph). The Hughes 500 has a range of up to 400 miles and can carry up to eight passengers