Bell
407
 The
Bell 407
This aircraft is the newest version of the
Jet Ranger / Long Ranger series. The 407 is equipped with either pop-out
floats or skid gear. The 674 SHP Turbine engine allows the helicopter to
hover OGE at 10,500 feet.
Engine:
Rolls-Royce Model 250-C47B gas turbine,
674 shaft horsepower.
Capacities
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Fuel ~ 130 Gallons (US) Jet A or Jet B
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Gross Weight ~ 5,250 pounds
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Seats ~ 6 passengers with pilot
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Cargo
-
Baggage Compartment ~ 16 cubic
feet
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Rear cabin area ~ 85 cubic feet
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Radio
Equipment
- VHF Com
- VHF/UHF-FM Com
- GPS
- VOR
- ADF
- Transponder
- Sat Phone
- Sat Tracker
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Loading Information
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Basic weight on emergency floatation landing gear and tundra pads ~
3154 pounds
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Maximum gross weight internal ~ 5250 pounds
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Maximum gross weight external ~ 6000 pounds
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Cruise Speed ~ 150 miles per hour
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Cruise speed with average sling load ~ 70 miles per hour
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Fuel
consumption ~ 45 gallons (US) per hour
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FUEL
(gallons) |
INTERNAL
PAYLOAD*
(pounds) |
EXTERNAL
PAYLOAD*
(pounds) |
FLIGHT
TIME |
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 |
1012
1080
1148
1216
1284
1352
1420
1488
1556
1624
1692
1760 |
1762
1830
1898
1966
2034
2102
2170
2238
2306
2376
2412
2510 |
2+30
2+30
2+07
1+53
1+40
1+27
1+13
1+00
0+47
0+33
0+28
0+20 |
* in addition to pilot and survival gear
NOTE:
Above flight time in addition to 20 minute fuel reserve.
Above loading information for planning purposes only, actual conditions
at time of flight will determine available load. |
