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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (JRX) is an American/Canadian light helicopter developed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 505 was unveiled at the 2013 Paris Airshow in June 2013 as the Bell SLS (Short Light Single). The Bell 505 designation was officially announced in February 2014. Its first flight occurred on November 11, 2014. The helicopter was certified by Transport Canada in December 2016. By 2023 about 500 have been sold, popular uses so far include for personal, sightseeing, law enforcement, and training.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Bell Textron
Category
Helicopters
First flight
2014-11-10

Specifications

Cruise speed
125 kt
Max speed
125 kt
Range
333 nm
Service ceiling
18,610 ft
Max takeoff weight
3,680 lb
Empty weight
2,180 lb
Powerplant
Safran Arrius 2R
Engines
1
Seats
5
Length
42.4 ft
Height
10.7 ft
Number built
505

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.