IOC: Friday, January 13, 1967
Total Production: 6,518
Also Known As
Bell 206A JetRanger (First model introduced in 1967) Bell 206B JetRanger Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III Bell 206L LongRanger Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV Bell 206L1 Bell 206L3 TH-57 SeaRanger (Training helicopter operated by the US Navy from 1968) TH-57B (Training helicopter operated by the US Navy) TH-57C (Training helicopter operated by the US Navy) TH-67 Creek (Training helicopter operated by the US Army since 1993)
Description:
Bell 206 is a family of light single-engine helicopters well known around the world by their, ruggedness, simplicity and reliability which translates into safety. This helicopter family is considered the most popular turbine helicopter ever built. Ease of operation, maintenance and low costs are other features common to the Bell 206 family. VIP/Corporate transport, homeland security, utility, law enforcement and emergency medical service (EMS) roles can be assumed by the Bell 206 rotorcraft.
The first model Bell 206A JetRanger was introduced on January 13, 1967. Since then, 4,800 206B JetRangers and 1,700 206L LongRangers have been produced by Bell Helicopter Textron for customers all over the world logging more than 55 million flight hours in more than 60 countries. Bell 206 family of helicopters can be fitted with a variety of power plants (for example Rolls-Royce 250-C30P) varying range, speed, altitude, payload and other aircraft specifications. Currently, Bell 206 production line in Mirabel, Canada, focuses on 206B-3 and 206L-4 models.
On May 16, 2006, the city of Chicago placed an order for one Bell 206B3 helicopter for its Police Department. The Police Department will use this aircraft for law enforcement missions throughout the city of Chicago. The helicopter delivery was scheduled for November 2006.
On May 16, 2006, the city of Dallas ordered two Bell 206B3 and one Bell 407 helicopter for its Police Department. The Dallas Police department ordered these aircraft to replace its aging helicopter fleet assigned to law enforcement missions.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 5
Dimensions: Height 3 m, Length 10.6 m, Main Rotor Diameter 11.3 m, Width 2.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 2,064 kg (4,550 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 6,096 m (20,000 ft), Endurance 4 hours, Max Range 600 km (324 nm), Top Speed 58 mps (207 kph)
Australia
Bangladesh
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Burma
Cameroon
Chile
Colombia
Cote d'Ivoire
Cyprus
Ecuador
Guatemala
Guyana
Indonesia
Israel
Mexico
Pakistan
Peru
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United States of America
Aircraft ordered by Air Evac Services (16 Bell 206L-4)
Venezuela