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Bell 206 is one of the most popular light helicopters in the world, the production of which began in 1962 and only ended in 2017. Over 55 years, a total of more than 7,000 models in all versions left the factory. 

The helicopter spacious cabin offers space for four passengers and a pilot in the Bell 206 B3 (2+3 arrangement) or six passengers and a pilot in the Bell 206 L4 (2+5 arrangement). Low vibration, soundproofing and wide doors ensure a high level of travel comfort.

Bell 206 is powered by a 420 SHP (726 SHP in the L4 version) Rolls Royce 250-C20J (250-C20J in the Bell 206 L4 version) turbine engine, allowing a maximum cruising speed of 121 knots (224 km/h).

Low operating costs, proven technical solutions and high performance make the Bell 206 helicopters, despite the passage of years, still competitive in relation to many newer designs.

Technical specifications:

Performance Bell 206 B3 Bell 206 L4
Speed not to exceed VNE 130 kts / 241 km/h 130 kts / 241 km/h
Maximum cruising speed 128 kts / 237 km/h 122 kts / 255 km/h
Maximum range 452 nm / 837 km 382 nm / 708 km
Maximum flight time 4,7 hours 4,5 hours
Maximum engine power 420 SHP 726 SHP
Capacity
Maximum number of passengers + crew 4 + 1 6 + 1
Fuel tank 91 US gal / 344 l 110,7 US gal / 419 l
Passenger cabin volume 40 ft3 / 1,12 m3 80 ft3 / 2,2 m3
Luggage compartment volume 15 ft3 / 0,45 m3 15 ft3 / 0,45 m3
Weight
Empty helicopter weight (basic configuration) 1 713 lbs / 777 kg 2 327 lbs / 1 056 kg
Maximum take-off weight (internal load) 3 200 lbs / 1 451 kg 4 450 lbs / 2 018 kg
Maximum take-off weight (outside) 3 350 lbs / 1 519 kg 4 550 lbs / 2 064 kg
Payload (internal load) 1 487 lbs / 674 kg 2 123 lbs / 962 kg
Lifting capacity at outer hook 1 500 lbs / 680 kg 2 000 lbs / 907 kg