Bell 214B
The Bell 214B BigLifter was a powerful single-engine utility helicopter developed from the Huey family for hot-and-high operations. It used a large Lycoming turboshaft and a strengthened rotor system, giving it exceptional lifting ability in mountainous conditions. Bell built it for civil utility, offshore, and military transport work, and Iran became a major operator. Its broad cabin and high power distinguish it from the smaller Bell 205 and 212 helicopters.
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A Huey-derived single-engine helicopter built for hot-and-high lifting, with a broader cabin than the smaller Bell 205 or 212.
Specifications
| Length | 17 m (56 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 18 |
| Persons on board | 20 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 7.9 t |
| Range | 410 NM (759 km) |
| Maximum speed | 145 kt (269 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,780 ft/min (9 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 770 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming T55-L-7C |
| Units built | 70 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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