Description:
Bell 407 is a light, single-engine, commercial helicopter based on the components and design of proven OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter utilized by the US Army's aviation units. It offers eased of maintenance and exceptional handling qualities. The single engine Rolls-Royce 250-C47B features Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC). It suits corporate, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), homeland security and utility helicopter roles.
The militarized Bell 407 was conceived in response to the US Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program. This program calls for 368 helicopters to be delivered between fiscal years 2006 through 2013. A final decision on the ARH program is anticipated in July 2005. Finally, the Bell ARH proposal was selected on 29 July 2005 through a contract worth $2.2 billion.
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 3.3 m, Length 10.6 m, Main Rotor Diameter 10.7 m, Width 2.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 2,722 kg (6,001 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 6,096 m (20,000 ft), Cruise Speed 61 mps (219 kph), Endurance 5 hours 30 min, Max Range 612 km (330 nm), Top Speed 70 mps (252 kph)
Australia
India
Papua New Guinea
Russia
United States of America
Aircraft ordered by Med-Trans Corporation (11); Air Methods (26); Helicopter Flight Services (4)