Mitsubishi MH-2000

The Mitsubishi MH2000 was a seven to twelve seat light utility helicopter and Japan's first indigenous helicopter, developed and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which was solely responsible for both the fuselage and the engines. The programme launched in April 1995 for passenger and business transport, law enforcement, search and rescue and air ambulance work. Its engine module and dynamic system sit behind the cabin to keep the passenger compartment quiet, and a pair of Mitsubishi turboshaft engines power it. The first of four development aircraft flew on 29 July 1996 and the first production aircraft was delivered in 2000. A tail rotor failure suspended the type certificate, and Mitsubishi halted marketing and production in September 2004.