Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Bell Model 505 Lightweight Five-Seat Multirole Helicopter.
1 x Safran (Turbomeca) Arrius 2R turboshaft engine developing 505 horsepower and driving a two-bladed main rotor and two-bladed tail rotor.
Propulsion
146 mph
235 kph | 127 kts
Max Speed
19,997 ft
6,095 m | 4 miles
Service Ceiling
401 miles
645 km | 348 nm
Operational Range