Bell 222/230 - a civilian helicopter . Type: light commercial helicopter. The development of the helicopter began in 1972. The first flight of the experimental helicopter took place on August 13, 1976 . The certificate was received by him on December 20, 1979. Serial production was started in 1980 . In total, 237 Bell 222/230 helicopters of all options were built.
| Bell 222/230 | |
|---|---|
 Bell 222 | |
| Type of | transport helicopter |
| Developer |  Bell helicopter |
| Manufacturer | |
| First flight | August 13, 1976 |
| Start of operation | 1979 year |
| Status | operated by |
| Years of production | 1980-1995 |
| Units produced | 237 |
| Options | Bell 430 |
Bell 230
LTX
- Power plant: two turbo-engine Avko Laikomin LTS 101-650C-2 with take-off power on the shaft 503 kW (675 hp) and maximum power with continuous operation 446 kW (598 hp).
- Flight data: maximum cruising speed at sea level 265 km / h (165 mph); economic cruising speed at 2440 m (8000 ft) 241 km / h (150 mph); 6095 m dynamic ceiling (20,000 ft); range with a maximum fuel reserve of 523 km (325 miles).
- Weight: Curb Empty - 2204 kg (4860 lbs); maximum takeoff 3,650 kg (7,850 pounds).
- Dimensions: Rotor Diameter 12.12 m (39 ft 9 in); fuselage length 10.98 m (36 ft 0.25 in); height 3.51 m (11 ft 6 in); the area swept by the rotor is 115.29 m² (1241 ft²).
Links
- Helicopter Bell Model 222 - development history, photos, drawings, technical data . All helicopters of the world - a virtual encyclopedia of rotorcraft . Aviastar.org. Date of treatment July 2, 2016.