General Aviation
Bell 205b
Manufacturer: BELL
The Bell 205b is a civilian helicopter derived from the UH‑1H Huey. It is a single‑engine, turboshaft‑powered aircraft that can carry up to 14 passengers or cargo. Produced under licence in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries, it is used for transport, firefighting, and other utility roles.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- bell-205b
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N205VC
Specifications
- Length
- 12.7 m / 41 ft
- Height
- 4.45 m / 14 ft
- Max Speed
- 220 km/h / 140 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 206 km/h / 128 mph
- Range
- 560 km / 300 nmi
- Ceiling
- 5910 m / 19390 ft
- First Flight
- 1956-10-22
- Production Start
- 1956
Variants
- 205B- 1 registrations - Example N205VC
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