Bell 407
The Bell 407 is a light single-engine helicopter developed from the earlier Bell 206 JetRanger, with a four-blade rotor replacing the older model's two-blade design for a smoother ride. Its roomy cabin and reliable turbine engine have made it popular for corporate transport, tour flights, and emergency medical services. Several armed military variants have also been developed for reconnaissance and light attack roles. It remains one of the most common light helicopters in civilian use worldwide.
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The Bell 407 replaced the JetRanger's two-blade rotor with a four-blade design for a smoother ride.
Specifications
| Length | 12.7 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 10.4 m (34 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Persons on board | 7 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2.5 t |
| Range | 324 NM (600 km) |
| Maximum speed | 140 kt (259 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 16,400 ft (4,999 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 477 l |
| Engines | Rolls-Royce M250-C47B |
| Units built | 1,600 |
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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