The story
Simple to fly, cheap to operate, and tough enough for students to abuse.
Fun fact
The 505 features a Garmin G1000H integrated flight deck — more glass than most airplanes.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?
Small, rounded single-turbine helicopter with a big wraparound windscreen, skids and a two-blade main rotor borrowed from the LongRanger. A popular trainer.
What does a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X sound like?
Arrius 2R with FADEC — smooth, modern turboshaft with less noise than older Bell singles.
How fast is the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?
Top speed is 125 kts.
How many passengers does the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X carry?
Up to 4.
How far can the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X fly?
Range is about 333 nmi.
How big is the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?
It is 42 ft 5 in long and 37 ft 0 in across the rotor.
When did the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X first fly?
Its first flight was in 2014.
How many Bell 505 Jet Ranger Xs have been built?
500+ built.
How rare is a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X catch is worth 25 points.
