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Bell 206B-3: Utility
When you have to be prepared for anything, we thought of everything.
Flying smart means flying a machine that’s reliable and flexible. That’s how the Bell JetRanger earned its reputation. It did it the hard way, logging over 38 million flight hours on 7,300 aircraft. Its track record is proven with mission flexibility and low operating and maintenance costs. Understandably, it’s a favorite among energy industry missions like fire fighting, mosquito control and electronic news gathering. It’s just another reason to fly smart, fly Bell.
206B-3 Features
- An aircraft with a range of 374 nm (694 km) at speeds up to 115 kts (213 kph).
- A workhorse, which can lift external loads of up to 1,500 lb., and with aft seat cushions removed, the cabin will accommodate up to 1,400 lbs. of cargo, perfect for light offshore missions.
- A Rolls-Royce 250-C20J engine, rated at 420 SHP, power for speeds to 122 kts.
- Margin-of-safety features include the collective-mounted twist-grip engine throttle control and rupture-resistant fuel system.
- The best safety record of any helicopter in the industry.
- The best autorotational characteristics of any helicopter flying today.
