Overview
The Bell 505 revives the Jet Ranger name with a flat-floor cabin, a dual-channel FADEC turbine and Garmin G1000H avionics. It sells to private owners, flight schools and utility operators.
Key points
- Uses the 206L-4 rotor system
- Clamshell rear doors for cargo
- More than 500 delivered
Mission fit
Light turbine single class- Tours, utility and law-enforcement work with four to six seats
- Hot-and-high operations where turbine power matters
- External-load and aerial-work roles
Compare in class
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Airbus H130
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$3,700,000
