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Bell 204/205

Bell Helicopter · Multipurpose utility helicopter · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Bell 204/205 — Multipurpose utility helicopter
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The Bell 204 and 205 are the civilian versions of the UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopter of the Huey family of helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, Forestry Operations, and aerial firefighting.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter
Primary Role
Multipurpose utility helicopter
Service Entry
1959
Produced
1956–1980s
Engine
1× turboshaft engine
Thrust / Power
1100 shp
Length (ft)
41
Empty Weight (lb)
4600
MTOW (lb)
9500
Service Ceiling (ft)
19390
Range (mi)
345
Max Speed (mph)
138