MD530F
Curious, just what will an MD530F lift on the hook?
Im told that the hook has a limit of 2000lbs ( 907kg), yet most airframes must have a dry operating weight in the region of 1600lbs? You then have a max take off weight of 3100lbs.
Put the pilot on board with a usable amount of fuel and this doesn't seem to be a good aircraft for external load ?
Is this why there are very few here in Europe and the B3 seems to be the preferred choice ? What am I missing ?