Mid Size Helicopters
Bell 214
ICAO: B214
Overview
The Bell 210 was developed as a modernized derivative of the UH-1 family. Introduced in the 1990s, it combined updated engines and rotor systems with a proven airframe. The helicopter targeted utility and transport missions.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Lycoming T53-L-11A turboshaft
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 1,100 shp · 820 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 15
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 0 in · 2.44 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 1 in · 1.25 m
- Cabin length
- 11 ft 4 in · 3.45 m
- Exterior length
- 41 ft 8 in · 12.70 m
- Tail height
- 14 ft 9 in · 4.50 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 8 ft 6 in · 2.60 m
- Wing span
- 48 ft 0 in · 14.63 m
- Baggage volume
- 74 ft³ · 2.1 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 9,500 lb · 4,300 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 2,500 lb · 1,150 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 210 gal · 800 L · 600 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 111 kt · 128 mph · 206 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 225 nm · 260 mi · 420 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.07 nm/gal · 0.52 km/L
- Ceiling
- 19,390 ft · 5,900 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,755 ft/min · 9 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Bell 210 — utility helicopter
The Bell 210 entered service in the early 2000s following development in the 1990s. It retained the basic Huey fuselage layout. Upgraded components improved reliability and performance.
A single turboshaft engine producing approximately 1,800 shaft horsepower powers the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 130 knots (241 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg).
The Bell 210 has served in transport and support roles. Its modernization extended the utility of the Huey design. The aircraft remains limited in production and service.
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