Bell 427

The light twin helicopter built for corporate and emergency missions.

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Overview

Bell United States ICAO: B427 2000–2010 Active $4.5 million

The Bell 427 is a light twin-engine helicopter introduced in the late 1990s. Designed for corporate transport and emergency services, it features a modern composite airframe. The aircraft served operators worldwide.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207D
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 710 shp · 529 kW
Avionics
Garmin Avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
7
Crew
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Cabin width
4 ft 0 in  ·  1.23 m
Cabin height
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin length
5 ft 2 in  ·  1.57 m
Exterior length
36 ft 1 in  ·  11.00 m
Tail height
13 ft 5 in  ·  4.09 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 4 in  ·  1.63 m
Wing span
37 ft 0 in  ·  11.28 m
Baggage volume
28 ft³  ·  0.8 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
6,550 lb  ·  2,950 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
2,950 lb  ·  1,350 kg
Fuel capacity
200 gal · 800 L · 600 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
138 kt  ·  159 mph  ·  256 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
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Range
394 nm  ·  450 mi  ·  730 km
Fuel burn
4.14 nm/gal  ·  2.03 km/L
Ceiling
10,000 ft  ·  3,000 m
Rate of climb
2,000 ft/min  ·  10 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Operational Context

Bell 427 — twin-engine light helicopter

The Bell 427 first flew in 1997 and entered service in 2000. It features a four-blade main rotor and advanced avionics. The helicopter was developed to expand Bell’s presence in the light twin market.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D turboshaft engines producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower each, the 427 cruises at around 140 knots (259 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 6,300 pounds (2,858 kg). The cabin accommodates up to seven occupants.

The Bell 427 supported corporate and emergency service missions. Production ended in the late 2000s. The aircraft remains in limited service.