Bell 206
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 |