Rotorcraft
Bell 505 Closer To Certification
Bell 505 Closer To Certification
Bell Model 505 is close to finishing flight testing.
Bell Model 505 is close to finishing flight testing.

Bell Helicopter (Booth N2132) reports letters of intent for more than 350 copies of the new Jet Ranger X light single helicopter, which features the dual-channel Fadec Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine (504 shp) and Garmin G1000H avionics. Configurations of the new five-seater available initially will be utility, law enforcement and corporate/VIP. The price point of the base 505 is expected to be in the $1 million range. The 505 is designed for a maximum cruise speed of 125 ktas, a maximum range of 360 nm and a useful load of up to 1,500 pounds.


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