Bell 407GX
2381kg/5250lb is available for internal loading with an optional kit.
The GX version has a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Primary manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd.
Parent type: Bell Model 407
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Skids
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 3.10 m | 10.2 ft |
| Overall Length: | 12.61 m | 41.4 ft |
| Overall Width: | 5.33 m | 17.5 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | 10.57 m | 34.7 ft |
| Airframe Width: | 2.47 m | 8.1 ft |
| Airframe Height: | 3.10 m | 10.2 ft |
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | 3.01 m | 9.9 ft |
| Landing Gear Track: | 2.47 m | 8.1 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | 1.00 m | 3.3 ft |
| Cabin Internal Length: | ||
| Cabin Internal Width: | 1.37 m | 4.5 ft |
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 2,268 kg | 5,000 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | 2,722 kg | 6,000 lb |
| Max Take-off Weight: | 2,268 kg | 5,000 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 1,214 kg | 2,676 lb |
| Useful Load: | 1,054 kg | 2,324 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.535 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | 3,725 m | 12,221 ft |
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | 3,182 m | 10,440 ft |
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | ||
| Never Exceed Speed: | 246 km/h | 133 kts |
| Service Ceiling: | 5,611 m | 18,409 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 623 km | 336 nm |
| Max Endurance: | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 1 | |
| Designation: | RR M250-C47B turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Rolls-Royce Corporation | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | ||
| Intermediate: | ||
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | ||
| OEI continuous: | ||
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | ||
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 10.67 m | 35.00 ft |
| RPM: | 413.0 rpm | 413.0 rpm |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | Main rotor, soft in plane flex beam hub with four fiberglass blades | |
| Blade Chord: | 0.270 m | 0.89 ft |
| Blade Tip Geometry: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 4 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 89.38 m² | 962.1 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 25.37 kg/m² | 5.197 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | 0.0644 | |
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | 1.44 m² | 15.5 ft² |
| Tip Speed: | 230.69 m/s | 756.9 fps |
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 1.65 m | 5.41 ft |
| Configuration: | Pusher | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
| RPM: | 2500 rpm | 2500 rpm |
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Blade Construction: | two fiberglass blades, semirigid | |
| Blade Chord: | 0.160 m | 0.52 ft |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 2.14 m² | 23.0 ft² |
| Solidity: | 0.1235 | |
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | 215.98 m/s | 708.6 fps |
| Blade Area (per blade): | 0.132 m² | 1.42 ft² |
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