Bell Helicopter unveiled two new versions of its 407 single here at Heli-Expo yesterday. The 407GX features a Garmin G1000H glass cockpit, while the 407AH is a $5 million commercially available armed helicopter developed primarily for the export market. It will be available to qualified customers directly from Bell, as opposed to via contracts from the U.S. Defense or State Department.
The GX’s G1000H system can be configured to include HTaws, TCAS, synthetic vision and electronic maps, ADS-B, high-speed data bus, global worldwide weather and connectivity and displays all electrical, engine and engine power parameters, all on a pair of 10.4 inch LCD displays. Optional kits include the Garmin GDL 69AH XM weather and radio, Garmin GDL 59H datalink and flight parameter recorder, Garmin GSR 56H Iridium voice/data transceiver; Garmin GTS 800 traffic advisory system (ADS-B in), ELT and radar altimeter.
