Bell 430
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1998
Total Production : 135
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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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 |
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![]() | Active | ? | Aircraft ordered by CBOSS Corporation |
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Specifications
Notes | ||
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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 | ||
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Model 250-C40 | 2 |
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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