The Bell Model 407 is a civil utility helicopter, a derivative of the Bell Model 206-L4 "LongRanger". The 407 uses a 4-bladed rotor system with a rigid, composite rotor hub instead of the 2-bladed conventional rotor of the Model 206. The basic systems of the 407 are nearly identical to those in the 206-L4.

Specifications

General Characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Capacity: six passengers
• Length (with main rotor): 41 ft 8 in (12.70 m)
• Main rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
• Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
• Main rotor area: 962 ft² (89 m²)
• Empty: 2,598 lb (1,178 kg)
• Loaded: lb ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: 5,000 lb (2,495 kg)
• Powerplant: 1x Allison 250 -C47 turboshaft, 520 kW (700 shp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: mph ( km/h)
• Range: 360 miles (577 km)
• Service ceiling: 18,690 ft (5,698 m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
• Main rotor loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
• Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

External link

• Bell 407 on manufacturer's site

Related content

Related development: Bell 206

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: 309 - 400 - 406 - 407 - 409 - 412 - 427