Overview
The Bell 407 is a single-engine light helicopter developed from the LongRanger, with a four-blade rotor taken from the military OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and a more powerful engine. It is faster and smoother than the older 206.
With room for a pilot and six passengers, it is widely used for air ambulance, police, tourism and VIP flights. More than 1,600 have been delivered since 1996.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.70 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.67 m |
| Height | 3.56 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 1,210 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 2,268 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 260 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 246 km/h |
| Range | 611 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,698 m |
| Rate of climb | 6.9 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 6 |
| Seats (max.) | 6 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce 250-C47B |
| Power (each) | 606 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Dmitry A. Mottl / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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