Bell 206B3 - JetRanger III


For nearly 50 years, Bell Helicopter has been dedicated to designing and building the best aircraft in the industry. And the result of that commitment is the continuing demand for the product that excels in meeting the practical needs for the user.

One Bell product in particular has had more acceptance, has accomplished more missions, has flown more hours, and has set [and broken] more industry records than any other aircraft in the world. Ever. From corporate to construction, airborne law enforcement to electronic news gathering, military training to scenic tours, one helicopter has proven itself so reliable and versatile, it has become the most popular helicopter in the history of aviation.


Only the world's most experienced helicopter manufacturer can bring you the world's accomplished craft. Only Bell can bring you the most successful helicopter ever built, backed by the most extensive training, customer support and service organization in the industry. Contact Crescent Helicopters for more information regarding the purchase of the Bell 206B3 helicopter.


Helicopter owners and operators the world over call it the safest, most reliable helicopter ever made. Critics call it the standard by which all helicopters are judged. We call it the Bell 206B JetRanger III. A helicopter with such proven reliability, it's the world's number one training helicopter. In fact, the TH-67 Creek is the latest 206B training helicopter selected by the U.S. military, whose criteria included ease of training and survivability under the most demanding circumstances. More than 6,000 of the JetRanger series helicopters are flying in every type of climate - from the arctic to the jungles to the hottest deserts of the world. And with predictable, low-cost operation, the 206B is flying in every type of mission scenario - from overwater applications for the petroleum industry to overtraffic destinations for news gathering.

Whatever your criteria - safety, cost, service - the time-tested 206B JetRanger III can accommodate your needs.

Day after day, in every part of the world, Bell 206B JetRangers get up and go to work. From offshore oil exploration to law enforcement to charter services, JetRangers have proven themselves time and time again, answering the call for highly predictable dispatch reliability.

Such predictable performance starts with a proven power source. Backed by millions of hours of commercial and military flight experience, the Allison 250-C20J engine gives today's JetRanger III the power to succeed. Rated at 420 SHP, it speeds the JetRanger to an impressive 140 mph [226 kph, 122 kts].

A time-tested design and strong sleek airframe provide for superior handling, panoramic views and outstanding passenger comfort. With more headroom and shoulder room than ever before. The JetRanger can even be certified for single pilot IFR - a mission that requires stable flight characteristics and smooth handling. Whether it's moving VIP's in custom comfort or directing police through darkness on a high-speed chase, JetRangers handle the job with a heritage of success.


The legendary 206 isn't just the world's most popular helicopter series. It also has the best safety record among all single-engine aircraft, according to official NTSB data. Even more impressive, the 206 has a better safety record than some twin-engine aircraft. Just what you'd expect from helicopters that have a history of over 26 million flight-hours of experience.


Achievements exclusive to the JetRanger III include:


The Lowest Overall Operating Costs It Its Class.
Just like every Bell you can buy, the JetRanger III costs less to operate and maintain than any other craft in its class. And with such standard Bell features as the best warranty and the most worldwide service centers, the JetRanger III is truly a remarkable helicopter.


The Highest Resale Value Of Any Light Helicopter.
A further testament to its outstanding reliability, the JetRanger III retains its value better than any other light helicopter in its class. Just one of many added benefits you receive when you purchase the most proven, most popular helicopter of all time.


Safety As A Standard Feature.
Reinforcing the best single-engine safety record in the world, The Bell 206B JetRanger III is the only helicopter in its class to offer collective-mounted throttles, rupture-resistant fuel cells and shoulder harnesses as standard equipment. Some manufacturers don't even offer these features as optional equipment.


Bell's JetRanger III has become the most successful helicopter in the world in part by becoming the most adaptable. Regardless of your mission requirements, if they call for dependable, economical on-the-job performance, the versatile JetRanger is your helicopter.


This powerful craft will lift external loads up to 1,500 lbs [680 kg]. With the aft compartment seat cushions removed, the 40 cu ft [1.1 cu m] cabin offers substantial room for cargo, carrying loads up to 1,400 lbs [635 kg]. And loading or unloading is quick and easy with the JetRanger's extra-large door and high rotor blade clearance. Searchlights, Forward Looking InfaRed [FLIR] viewers, external cargo hooks, loudspeakers and other mission-specific equipment can be added for greater effectiveness, along with a full line of avionics, including radio altimeter, encoding altimeter, autopilot and more.


For charter service, corporate transport and other passenger missions, the JetRanger III can seat five comfortably with room for baggage and other gear. Whatever your mission, rest assured the JetRanger III can fly it.



Bell 206B3 - Specifications





General:
  • Seating Up To 5
  • Speed - 115 kts, 132 mph, 213 kph
  • Range - (Sea Level) 365 nm, 676 km
Weights:
  • Empty Weight - 1,640 lbs, 744 kg
  • Maximum Gross Weight - Internal Loading 3,200 lbs, 1,451 kg
  • Maximum Gross Weight - External Loading 3,350 lbs, 1,519 kg
  • Hook Load Limit - 1,500 lbs, 680 kg
Engine Ratings:
  • Engine - Allison C250-C20J
  • Takeoff Horsepower - 420 hp, 313 kw
Transmission Ratings:
  • Takeoff - 317 shp, 236 kw
  • Maximum Continuous - 270 shp, 201 kw
Fuel Consumption:
  • 29 gph, 109 lph
Fuel Capacity:
  • 91 U.S. gallons, 344 liters




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