Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
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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.