Mid Size Helicopters
Bell 214
ICAO: B214
Overview
The Bell 430 is a twin-engine helicopter introduced in the mid-1990s. Designed for executive transport and offshore support, it offered increased performance over earlier models. Production concluded in the late 2000s.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
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- Engine type
- -
- Power
- 783 hp · 584 kW
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Avionics
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 8
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 10 in · 1.47 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 9 in · 1.45 m
- Cabin length
- 7 ft 9 in · 2.36 m
- Exterior length
- 50 ft 3 in · 15.32 m
- Tail height
- 13 ft 1 in · 4.00 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 m
- Wing span
- 42 ft 0 in · 12.80 m
- Baggage volume
- 39 ft³ · 1.1 m³
- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 9,300 lb · 4,200 kg
- Max landing weight
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- Max payload
- 3,950 lb · 1,800 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 190 gal · 700 L · 600 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 140 kt · 161 mph · 259 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
- 352 nm · 410 mi · 650 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.87 nm/gal · 0.91 km/L
- Ceiling
- 14,600 ft · 4,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,350 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
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- Landing distance
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Operational Context
Bell 430 — twin-engine medium helicopter
The Bell 430 first flew in 1994 and entered service in 1996. It features a four-blade rotor system and upgraded avionics. The helicopter was developed to provide improved range and cabin comfort.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce 250 turboshaft engines producing approximately 650 shaft horsepower each, the 430 cruises at around 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 9,000 pounds (4,082 kg). The cabin typically seats up to eight passengers.
The Bell 430 served corporate and offshore operators worldwide. Production ended as newer Bell models replaced it. The aircraft remains in service in select fleets.
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