Bell 206 | |
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| Country | USA |
| Role | Multipurpose utility helicopter |
| First flight | December 8, 1962 |
| Built | 7300+ |
The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single- and twin-engined helicopters, manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec, plant. Originally developed as the Bell YOH-4 for the United States Army’s Light Observation Helicopter program, it was not selected by the Army. Bell redesigned the airframe and successfully marketed the aircraft commercially as the five-place Bell 206A JetRanger. The new design was eventually selected by the Army as the OH-58 Kiowa. Bell also developed a seven-place LongRanger, which was later offered with a twin-engined option as the TwinRanger, while Tridair Helicopters offers a similar conversion of the LongRanger called the Gemini ST. The ICAO-assigned model designation “B06” is used on flight plans for the JetRanger and LongRanger, and the designation “B06T” is used for the twin-engined TwinRangers.
Source: Bell 206 on Wikipedia
| Bell 206B Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Isaac Gershman |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 20 |
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General Characteristics
The Bell 206 JetRanger is one of the world’s most successful light utility helicopters, recognized for its reliability, low operating costs, and versatility. While it originated from a failed US Army LOH prototype, it found immense success commercially and was adopted by the military as the OH-58 Kiowa.
| Property | Typical Value (206B-3 JetRanger III) |
|---|---|
| Role | Utility, Corporate Transport, Training, News Gathering |
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
| Introduced | 1967 |
| Crew | 1 (Pilot) |
| Capacity | 4 passengers (Total of 5 occupants) |
| Military Variant | OH-58 Kiowa |
Specifications and Performance
| Property | Value (206B-3 JetRanger III) |
|---|---|
| Powerplant | 1 × Allison (Rolls-Royce) 250-C20J Turboshaft Engine |
| Engine Power | 420 shp (shaft horsepower) |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,200 lb (1,451 kg) |
| Cruise Speed | ~113 knots (209 km/h) |
| Range | ~374 nautical miles (693 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 13,500 ft (4,115 m) |
Noteworthy Facts
- The Bell 206 is known for having a superior safety record among single-turbine helicopters.
- The stretched version, the Bell 206L LongRanger, accommodates up to seven people.
- The helicopter’s design allows for easy maintenance and wide parts availability, contributing to its economic efficiency.
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