Bell 206 Jet Ranger

Developing Nation:

United States of America

First Flight:

- December 8, 1962: 206.

- June 10, 1966: 206A.

Helicopter type:

Light utility helicopter.

First Delivery:

Late 1966.

Crew:

1 pilot.

Passengers:

4 (3 on backseat, and 1 passenger in front next to pilot).

Rotor diameter:

10,16 m.

Main rotor disc Area:

81,1 m².

Fuselage Length:

9,50 m.

Height:

2,91 m.

Engine(s):

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 1x Allison 250-C20 turboshaft (400 Hp).

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 1x Allison 250-C20J turboshaft (420 Hp).

Empty Weight:

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 660 kg.

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 737 kg.

Max. Take off weight:

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 1.360 kg.

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 1.451 kg.

Max. Payload:

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 635 kg.

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 635 kg, external sling load: 680 kg.

Max. Cruise Speed:

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 219 Km/h.

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 214 Km/h.

Max. Range:

- 206B Jet Ranger II: 702 Km.

- 206B-3 Jet Ranger III: 732 Km.