General Aviation

Bell 230

Manufacturer: BELL

The registry designation BELL 230 is reviewed here as part of the Bell 222/230 source. The Bell 222/230 family comprises light twin-engine commercial helicopters, beginning with the retractable-gear Bell 222 and continuing through the 222B, skid-equipped 222U/UT, and re-engined Bell 230.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
bell-230
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
13
Example Registration
N230EF

Specifications

Wingspan
12.8 m / 42 ft
Length
15.32 m / 50.25 ft
Height
3.56 m / 11.67 ft
Max Speed
260 km/h / 161 mph
Range
700 km / 378 nmi
Ceiling
4724 m / 15500 ft
First Flight
1991-08-12
Production Start
1992
Production End
1995
Total Built
38

Variants

  • 230- 13 registrations - Example N230EF

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