Bell 505

Overview

• When Bell canceled its 206 Jet Ranger, the most popular civil helicopter of all time, owners and pilots were left wondering what would step in to fill the market gap. It turns out Bell filled its own gap with the all-new 505. Powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine producing 505 horsepower with dual FADEC and a 3,000-hour TBO, the ship has an entirely new look with some re-purposed components. The rotor system is from the Bell 206 L-4, for example. The panel is a Garmin G1000H, and seating is pilot plus four. Bell was proud of the amount of stakeholder input generated through the design process, so it’s no surprise that the helicopter is selling well. About two and a half years after certification more than 200 were already in operation around the world.

  Bell 505

Specifications

• Powerplant

  Turbomeca Arrius 2R, 505 shp takeoff, 459 shp continuous

• Propellers

• Length

  42 ft 6 in

• Height

  10 ft 8 in

• Wingspan

• Wing Area

• Wing loading

• Power loading

• Cabin Width

  56 in

• Empty Weight

  2,180 lb

• Maximum gross weight

  3,680 lb

• Useful load

  1,500 lb

• Payload with full fuel

  940 lb

• Fuel capacity

  84.85 gal

• Baggage capacity

  18 cu ft

Performance

• Takeoff distance ground roll

• Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

• Rate of climb sea level

• Service ceiling

  18,610 ft

• 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

  125 kt/3.9 hr

• Range

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

• V_X

• V_Y

• V_NE

• V_S1

• V_SO

For more information, contact Bell at or via https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-505

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.