Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X revives the JetRanger name for a modern, all-new light single-engine helicopter aimed at training, personal, and light utility flying. Its glass cockpit and side-by-side seating trade some of the original JetRanger's classic bubble-canopy look for modern avionics and crashworthy fuel and seat systems. Bell designed it specifically to compete on price and simplicity with rival light singles from Robinson and Airbus. Since entering service in 2017, it has become a common sight at flight schools and among private owners looking for an economical modern helicopter.
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The Bell 505 revives the JetRanger name with a glass cockpit and side-by-side seating, trading the bubble canopy for modern avionics.
Specifications
| Length | 10.5 m (34 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 4 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2 t |
| Range | 360 NM (667 km) |
| Maximum speed | 125 kt (232 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Engines | 1x Safran Arrius 2R |
| Units built | 505 |
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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