Bell 407
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The Bell Model 407 is a civil utility helicopter, a derivative of the Bell Model 206-L4 "LongRanger". The 407 uses a 4-bladed rotor system with a rigid, composite rotor hub instead of the 2-bladed conventional rotor of the Model 206. The basic systems of the 407 are nearly identical to those in the 206-L4.
Purposes which bell 407 helicopters are frequently used for are for example:
- Tasks of police helicopters
- Offshore transportation
- Duties in EMS services as aeromedical helicopter
- Sightseeing flights for tourists etc.
- Movie filming & TV news reporting
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: six passengers
- Length (with main rotor): 41 ft 8 in (12.70 m)
- Main rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
- Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
- Main rotor area: 962 ft² (89 m²)
- Empty: 2,598 lb (1,178 kg)
- Loaded: 2268kg (5000lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 5,000 lb (2,495 kg)
- Powerplant: 1x Allison 250-C47 turboshaft, 520 kW (700 shp)
Performance
- Maximum speed at Sea Level: 237km/h (128kt)
- Maximum speed at 4,000 feet: 243km/h (131kt)
- Range: 360 miles (577 km)
- Service ceiling: 18,690 ft (5,698 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
- Main rotor loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
- Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)
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Comparable aircraft:
Designation sequence: 309 - 400 - 406 - 407 - 409 - 412 - 427
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