Bell 427

The type of helicopter Bell 427 is a rule developed by the manufacturer, Bell Helicopter, slightly longer derivative of the Bell 407 At The Bell 427 is one of two turbine powered multi-purpose helicopter with four-bladed main rotor and two-blade tail rotor. The Bell 427 is supplied with skid landing gear and is designed to carry up to eight people in 2 3 3 configuration. The drive is controlled by FADEC.

History

Bell tried earlier a twin-engine variant of the successful Bell 206 to bring to the market. But it was the introduced in February 1996 and redesigned Bell 427 was able to prevail. The Bell 427 had its maiden flight on 11 December 1997. Approval by the FAA in May 2000., You want to replace in the longer term by the Bell 429.

Specifications

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