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 |
