The Bell 407 is a work horse and is typically used by PNG mining & petroleum companies and other industries as a passenger mover, crane and general all-rounder. This latest generation runabout is capable of lifting six passengers plus pilot, a cruise speed of 120 knots and a sling load of 1,063 kg at Sea Level ISA +20. HNL’s fleet of Bell 407 is less than 10 years old.
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: six passengers
- Max hook capacity 1200 kg (2645 lb).[4]
- Length: 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m)
- Rotor diameter: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
- Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.56 m)
- Disc area: 962 ft² (89 m²)
- Empty weight: 2,668 lb (1,210 kg)
- Useful load: 2,347 lb (internal) (1,065 kg (internal))
- Max. takeoff weight: 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250-C47B turboshaft, 813 shp (606 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 140 knots (161 mp/h, 260 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 133 knots (152 mp/h, 246 km/h)
- Range: 324 nmi (372 mi, 598 km)
- Service ceiling: 18,690 ft (5,698 m)
