GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

BELL 205-A-1 TURBINE HELICOPTER

DIMENSIONS

Length:  42'.1" Width:  9'3" Height:  11'3" M/R Dia.:  48'

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Gross Weight:9,500 lbs.
Average basic weight:5,323 lbs.
External sling load:5,000 lbs
Fuel capacity:250gal.
Fuel consumption:90gph.
Average cruise speed:105 kts/120mph
Maximum range:250 nm/290 miles with no reserve.
Passenger seats:14 passengers plus 1 pilot

POWER PLANT

Lycoming T53-13-B developing 1,400 SHP, Max continuous 1,250 SHP.

LANDING GEAR

High skid type landing gear

LOADING INFORMATION

Basic weight:5,323 lbs.
Full fuel:1,471 lbs.
Pilot:180 lbs.
Operating weight:7,944 lbs.
Max. gross weight:9,500 lbs.
Minus operating weight:7,944 lbs.
Total payload:1,556 lbs. (Full fuel)

HELIPORT SIZE

80'' x 80' deck size (normal ops)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

VHF Radio CommunicationsGPS Navigational Equipment
Cargo HookFM Radio

PAYLOAD

Distance vs. Fuel Required = Payload & Flight Time
DISTANCE
FUEL
PAYLOAD
FLIGHT
(Round trip)
(Required)*
(Outbound)
(Time)
245nm/280 miles1,470 lbs1,556 lbs2:20
217nm/250 miles1,316 lbs1710 lbs2:05
174nm/200 miles1,050 lbs1,976 lbs1:40
130nm/150 miles791 lbs2,235 lbs1:15
87nm/100 miles525 lbs2,501 lbs:50
*includes 30 min. reserve

CARGO/BAGGAGE

Baggage Compartment 28 cu. ft35" X 35" 400 lbs Maximum


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