Bell 430

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1998
Total Production : 135

Model Status Year Produced
Bell 430 Active 1998 135



Bell 430

Group : Civil Helicopters
Status : Active
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : Textron
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1998
Total Production : 135

Bell 430 is a twin engine helicopter developed to conduct search and rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Service (EMS), offshore and law enforcement missions. It is equipped with four-blade bearingless composite main rotor system, an enlarged and quiet cabin for superior comfort and twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40 engines rated at 808-shp continuous power. The cockpit builds on Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). It can accommodate up to ten passengers including two pilots. The Bell 430 is available with either skid gear or wheels.

The first Bell 430 helicopter produced by Bell Helicopter Textron was delivered entering into service in July 1998. Since then, more than 135 commercial models have logged in excess of 7,000 flight hours.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ? Aircraft ordered by CBOSS Corporation
United States of AmericaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 2
Main Rotor Blades 4
Number of Engines 2
Passengers 8
Dimensions
Height 4.0 meter
Length 13.4 meter
Main Rotor Diameter 12.8 meter
Width 2.8 meter
Mass
Max Takeoff Weight 4,218 kilogram
Payload 1,803 kilogram
Performance
Ceiling 6,096 meter
Max Range 654 kilometer
Power
Max Power at TakeOff 1,616 shp
Speed
Cruise Speed 73.6 mps
Top Speed at High Altitude 73.5 mps
Gear
Turboshaft Engines
Model 250-C402

Photo Gallery


December 2006

Bell 430

Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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