Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (JRX) is an American/Canadian light helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter and produced by Bell Textron Canada. The sky’s the limit with the Bell 505. A high-tech flight deck and adaptable cabin design make it an extremely cost-competitive, and capable for any challenge.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a light helicopter developed by Bell Textron Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron. Its advanced technologies and versatility make it an ideal platform to train future military pilots worldwide and prepare them for challenging missions.

The adaptable open cabin helicopter with integrated tie-downs and adjustable seats can be utilised for various other roles, including corporate, adventure, public safety, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).

The new helicopter will be multi-mission capable with exceptional performance characteristics, a dual channel FADEC Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine and best-in-class value.

A personal lease option soon to be available for the Bell 505. Please inquire for indicative pricing

In Addition, the system is equipped with:

Stability augmentation system to automatically recover the aircraft to near-level flight attitude at all speeds in the event of adverse roll or pitch
Stability engagement throughout all phases or flight

Envelope protection to prevent over speeding and under speeding

Features

Glass Cockpit

Dual FADEC

New Modern Design

Best Cabin in Class

125kts Cruise

Proven Drive Train

Fully integrated Garmin G1000H NXi™ flight deck with twin 10.4” LCD screens reduces pilot workload

Genesys HeliSAS Autopilot

Design and features

Bell 505 features an advanced aerodynamic design equipped with proven dynamic components. It comes fitted with a glass flight deck and optional dual pilot controls.

The helicopter incorporates a two-bladed metal rotor system with high inertia that enhances its auto-rotational capability, providing powerful lift. It can accommodate a pilot and four passengers, while the useful load of the helicopter is 1,500lb (680kg).

The VIP version is offered with Mecaer Aviation Group’s modified pilot and passenger seats, carpet, new interior panels, headliner with a passenger service unit, USB charging ports, and additional storage space.

Bell 505 is powered by FADEC Safran Arrius 2R engine equipped with a dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC) system.

Orders

BMCD seeks to protect the public health, safety and welfare by using science-based, environmentally sensitive, integrated mosquito control techniques employing public education, surveillance, source reduction, biological control and the judicious use of pesticides to enhance the quality of life for District residents.

“BMCD is thrilled to use the Bell 505 to enhance our mosquito control efforts for Panama City Beach residents,” said James Clauson, president, BMCD. “We look forward to working with Bell as we integrate the Bell 505 into our operations and demonstrate the utility benefits of this aircraft.”

Bell also announced a signed purchase agreement for a Bell 505 to BESTFLY, an Angolan aviation company, with the intent to purchase a second 505 within six months. This is the first 505 sale in Angola and West Africa.

“Nuno and Alcinda Pereira embody the very spirit for which the Bell 505 was created, enabling extraordinary people to do extraordinary things,” said Sameer Rehman, managing director, Africa and the Middle East. “Their pioneering efforts in West Africa will be further enhanced with the entry of the first Bell 505 in that region. We are privileged to work alongside the BESTFLY team as we begin our journey with the Bell 505 in West Africa.”

Bell announced at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 the delivery of a Bell 505 to Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD). Located in Panama City Beach, FL, the organization will leverage aerial support from the Bell 505 to administer insect-repellant spray and maintain a high-quality environment for its residents.

Specifications

Data from Jet Ranger X

General characteristics

Crew: one pilot[10]

Capacity: four passengers

Length: 42 ft 5 in (12.93 m)

Height: 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)

Empty weight: 2,180 lb (989 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 3,680 lb (1,669 kg) (Internal load), 4,475 lb (2,030 kg) (external load)

Useful load: 1,500 lb (680 kg)

Powerplant: 1 × Safran Arrius 2R turboshaft, 505 shp (377 kW)

Main rotor diameter: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m)