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$5M Executive Helicopter – Bell 429, Bell 505

I was at the Heli Expo in Atlanta GA Earlier this year, and here at the Bell Helicopter section, I got a chance to see the Bell 505 helicopter and the Bell 429 executive Helicopter.

As you know I’m quite new to rotorcraft but something about these machines’ just very intriguing. Generally helicopters are much more expensive than airplanes. These are more complex machines that takes good skill and diligence to fly. Bell and Robinson are some of the most trusted names in the Helicopter world. And these 2 choppers in the video are among the best.

Here are the stats of the Bell 505 and Bell 429 helicopters

BELL 505
Engine: Turbomeca Arrius 2R Turbine engine
Useful load: 1,500 lbs
Capacity: 7 people
Speed: up to 144 mph
Range: up to 414 miles
Price: $1M – $2M

BELL 429
Engine: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Turbine engines
Useful load: 2,755 lbs
Capacity: 5 people
Speed: up to 178 mph
Range: up to 449 miles
Price: $5M – $8M

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