General Aviation

Bell 206a-1

Manufacturer: BELL

The Bell 206 is a family of two‑bladed, single‑ and twin‑engined helicopters produced by Bell Helicopter. Originally developed as the Army’s YOH‑4, it was later marketed as the JetRanger and served as the basis for the OH‑58 Kiowa and the LongRanger.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
bell-206a-1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
6
Example Registration
N5869Y

Specifications

Wingspan
10.16 m / 33.33 ft
Length
9.5 m / 31 ft
Height
2.91 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
226 km/h / 140 mph
Cruise Speed
220 km/h / 140 mph
Range
624 km / 337 nmi
Ceiling
6100 m / 20000 ft
First Flight
1962-12-08
Production Start
1962
Production End
2017
Total Built
7300

Variants

  • 206A-1- 6 registrations - Example N5869Y

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