Overview
The Bell 206 JetRanger is a five-seat light helicopter powered by a small gas-turbine engine. Since 1967 it has been used for police, news, oil-industry, training and executive flying, and military versions served as the OH-58 Kiowa and the TH-67 trainer.
Including the stretched LongRanger, more than 7,000 were built. The Sri Lanka Air Force has flown JetRangers for pilot training and light transport. Figures are for the 206B-3.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 11.91 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.16 m |
| Height | 2.91 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 742 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 1,451 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 224 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 214 km/h |
| Range | 693 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,115 m |
| Rate of climb | 6.9 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 4 |
| Seats (max.) | 4 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Allison 250-C20J |
| Power (each) | 313 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Aldo Bidini / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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