Bell 407

Overview

• In some ways the Bell 407 is a failed replacement for the company’s 206 L-4 Long Ranger. But sometimes there are very happy accidents. When the company was attempting to come up with a replacement they attached the four-blade rotor system from the Army’s OH-58 onto a 206 L-4 and eventually upgraded and renamed it the 407. Numerous upgrades later, Bell is currently producing the GXi, an IFR-capable helicopter with Garmin G1000H displays and seating capacity for the pilot plus six. A Rolls-Royce 250-C47E4 produces 862 shaft horsepower at takeoff and 761 horsepower for continuous use. With cruise speeds of more than 130 knots and a range of more than 300 miles, the helicopter has found favor with corporate and utility roles.

  Bell 407GXi

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Rolls-Royce Model 250-C47E/4, 862 shp takeoff, 761 shp continuous

• Propellers

• Length

  41 ft 5 in

• Height

• Wingspan

• Wing Area

• Wing loading

• Power loading

• Cabin Width

  5 ft

• Empty Weight

  2,700 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  5,000 lb

• Useful load

  2,300 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  1,457 lb

• Fuel capacity

  127.8 gal (plus optional 19 gal auxiliary fuel)

• Baggage capacity

  16 cu ft

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

• Service ceiling

• Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Landing distance ground roll

• Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

  133 kt/4 hr

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

• V_NE

  140 kt

• V_S1

• V_SO

For more information, contact Bell at or via https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-407

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.