Attribute | ![]() Bell 430 × | ![]() Bell 427 × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter | Bell Helicopter |
Model | Bell 430 | Bell 427 |
Country | United States | United States |
Manufactured from (year) | 1996 | 2000 |
Manufactured to (year) | 2008 | 2010 |
Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Mid Size Helicopters |
Icao | B430 | B427 |
Performance | ||
Engine | 2 X Rolls Royce 250-C40B - | 2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207D |
Power, hp (hp) | 783 | 710 |
Avionics | Rockwell Collins Avionics | Garmin Avionics |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 259 | 256 |
Travel range (km) | 652 | 730 |
Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.915 | 2.025 |
Service ceiling (m) | 4,450 | 3,048 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.86 | 10.16 |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 4,218 | 2,970 |
Max payload (kg) | 1,798 | 1,343 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 712 | 768 |
Baggage volume (m³) | 1.1 | 0.79 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 8 | 7 |
Cabin height (m) | 1.45 | 1.2 |
Cabin width (m) | 1.47 | 1.23 |
Cabin length (m) | 2.36 | 1.57 |
Exterior length (m) | 15.32 | 11 |
Tail height (m) | 4 | 4.09 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.5 | 1.63 |
Wing span (m) | 12.8 | 11.28 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |