COMMONHelicopters

Bell 407

The Four-Oh-Seven

“Bell's modern turbine single. Police and news crews love it.”

ICAO type code B407 · Bell Helicopter

First catch: 25 points in Bogey
Bell 407, The Four-Oh-Seven
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Length
41 ft 8 in
Wingspan
35 ft 0 in (rotor)
Max speed
140 kts
Range
324 nmi
Ceiling
18,690 ft
Engines
1x Rolls-Royce M250-C47B
Crew
1
Max passengers
6
Built
1,600+

The story

The do-everything single-engine helicopter. EMS, law enforcement, tourism, utility.

Fun fact

The Bell 407's four-blade rotor gives it a smoother ride than older two-blade Bell designs.

Quick answers

How do you identify a Bell 407?

Evolution of the LongRanger. Four-blade main rotor (vs the 206's two-blade). Skid gear. Very common in EMS.

What does a Bell 407 sound like?

M250 turboshaft with four-blade rotor — smoother and quieter than the JetRanger's two-blade.

How fast is the Bell 407?

Top speed is 140 kts.

How many passengers does the Bell 407 carry?

Up to 6.

How far can the Bell 407 fly?

Range is about 324 nmi.

How big is the Bell 407?

It is 41 ft 8 in long and 35 ft 0 in across the rotor.

When did the Bell 407 first fly?

Its first flight was in 1995.

How many Bell 407s have been built?

1,600+ built.

How rare is a Bell 407 in Bogey?

COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Bell 407 catch is worth 25 points.

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