Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a new generation of helicopters in the vastness of world aviation and in the model range of Bell Helicopters. Jet Ranger X is a high-tech helicopter that combines the best indicators of price, quality, comfort and reliability.
During the development of the helicopter, the designers used advanced technologies and solutions, relying on the extensive experience of manufacturing and operating the company’s helicopters for several decades.
Bell 505 is distinguished primarily by an aerodynamic glass cockpit with a wide viewing angle in the vertical and horizontal planes. This modification of the cockpit significantly improves the pilot’s view, which allows this helicopter to be used in various difficult piloting conditions and makes the machine as effective as possible when performing highly complex tasks. Externally, this Bell helicopter resembles the Eurocopter 120 and is a direct competitor.
The helicopter received increased interior space. Engineers tried to arrange the interior equipment, pilot and passenger seats as efficiently as possible.
The ceiling became higher. The upper instrument panel contains only the most necessary items, a rotor brake, headset mounts and a helicopter light switch. All other controls are located on the front instrument panel. The rear seats of the helicopter fold, which makes it possible to take on board a load of up to 680 kg. Considering the size of this helicopter, such a load capacity is quite impressive. The front seats can be moved, they are located on the so-called rails, which makes it possible to take on board various bulky equipment, transport specialists from various industries in protective and special suits, with portable equipment, etc. The helicopter also has a luggage compartment with a separate door.
The Bell 505 helicopter is designed to carry 1 pilot and 4 passengers. Medium in size, but having a larger cabin and passenger capacity such as the Robinson 66, the 505th model will become in demand in the market of passenger charter transportation on helicopters in a number of countries.
Bell Jet Ranger X is optimized for flights in different conditions, equipped with a sufficient amount of modern navigation equipment and contains a number of technical innovations, which we would definitely like to talk about in this article.
Bell Helicopters specialists used a number of units and assemblies from the Bell 206 model, using this helicopter as a base for the development of the 505. But at the same time, they managed to design a lighter cabin and lighten the tail boom. These changes allowed to reduce the takeoff weight of the helicopter and reduce the load on the main rotor blades. The helicopter has excellent autorotation characteristics due to the high-inertia main rotor. The noise level is level 3, which is below the ICAO limit value.
The helicopter is equipped with a glass control panel Garmin G1000H, which optimally informs the pilot about the flight situation and the state of the parameters of the helicopter systems and engine. The information is displayed on a multifunctional display. The system includes a GPS complex with a transponder, TIS route display, HTAWS terrain approach and collision warning system, a moving map of the flight route display and Garmin HSVT artificial vision, an electronic artificial horizon, an altimeter and an airspeed indicator.
The current data allows the pilot to monitor engine parameters in automatic mode, receive current information on the power, consumption and temperature of fuel and lubricants.
The helicopter is equipped with a Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with a capacity of 504 hp. The Arrius power plant is distinguished by its ability to increase fuel economy. The reliable and time-tested engine is fully integrated with the Garmin helicopter control system.
The cruising speed of the helicopter is 210 km / h, the maximum flight speed is 232 km / h. The maximum flight range is 645 kilometers and the altitude is 5200 meters.
Thanks to its characteristics and distinctive features, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter is gaining popularity all over the world. The helicopter is multifunctional, suitable for various tasks, has a wide range of applications, including for private and commercial flights. The helicopter is very conceptual, functional, economical and easy to operate. Such a helicopter will be gladly accepted into the fleet of any airline.
MAR 29, 2020