Bell 430 vs MD-900
American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 25 October 1994 |
Year of introduction | 1995 |
Number produced | 136 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
American civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services. | |
Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | MD Helicopters |
First flight | 18 December 1992 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | 5 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 3.8 m β |
Length | 15.3 m β |
Maximum speed | 278 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 6,096 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg β |
Empty weight | 2,406 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW β |
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Height | 3.7 m β |
Length | 9.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 259 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 5,334 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,835 kg β |
Empty weight | 1,531 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW β |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Bell 430 by Bell.