Rotorcraft
Bell Jet Ranger Rides Again, This Time as Model 505X
Bell Helicopter unveiled three refined mock-ups of its new, five-seat “short light single” (SLS) helicopter this morning at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The company also gave an official moniker to the new helicopter––the “505 Jet Ranger X.” (Photo: Barry Ambrose/AIN)
Bell Helicopter unveiled three refined mock-ups of its new, five-seat “short light single” (SLS) helicopter this morning at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The company also gave an official moniker to the new helicopter––the “505 Jet Ranger X.” (Photo: Barry Ambrose/AIN)

In a choreographed display of lights and music, Bell Helicopter unveiled three refined mock-ups of its new, five-seat “short light single” (SLS) helicopter–now officially renamed the “505 Jet Ranger X”–this morning at Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The company previewed the SLS concept with an announcement and renderings last year at the Paris Air Show.