Bell 214ST
The Bell 214ST is a medium -lift helicopter with two engines and was developed from the widely used Bell UH -1 Huey - series. Although he has the same model number as the Bell 214, these are two different models developed.
History
The 214ST was originally developed as a military project, which was designed specifically for production in Iran. The development was funded by the Iranian government. The prototype first flew in February 1977 in Texas, three prototypes followed in 1978.
The overthrow of the Shah in 1979 led Bell to change the production plans. The 214ST has now been produced in Dallas -Fort Worth and first built as a civilian and later as a military model. The production of the 214ST began in 1981. The airworthiness certification by the FAA and CAA for visual and instrument flight was granted in 1982. The military version was then delivered from 1982.
Construction
The Bell 214ST significantly different from the Bell 214 The Bell 214ST has a larger fuselage stretch to accommodate 16 to 18 people and two GE CT7 -2A engines, each with 1,212 kW ( 1,625 shp ). Bell led in this helicopter with fiberglass rotor blades, the elastomeric rotor head bearings and the possible choice of skids or wheels chassis number of groundbreaking innovations. The helicopter cockpit door has a car door and a large on each side. The 214ST has a fuel capacity of 435 U.S. gallons ( 1,650 liters). Additional tanks can be used to extend the range. The Model 214ST is the largest ever built by Bell Helicopter. ST was initially for " Stretched Twin" and later for " Super Transport". Bell built about 100 pcs ST. The production of the 214ST was completed in 1991.
User
- Brunei Brunei 1
- Iraq Iraq 48
- Peru Peru 11
- Thailand Thailand 2
- Venezuela Venezuela 4
- United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 2