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Bell developed the LongRanger to offer a light helicopter with greater load capacity over the JetRanger. The LongRanger seats a further two passengers compared to the JetRanger, and introduced a more powerful engine and NodaMatic transmission suspension system for greater passenger comfort.
Subsequent versions have been the 206L1 LongRanger II, introduced in 1978, the 206L3 LongRanger III, and the current 206L4 LongRanger IV, introduced in 1992. Each subsequent version features increasingly more powerful engines and other minor improvements.
Bell currently offers a twin engined LongRanger, the TwinRanger, while a US company offers the twin engine Gemini ST conversion of the LongRanger. It also forms the basis of the 407. |
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| Seating (normal) |
5 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
4,450 |
| Seating (maximum) |
6 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
10,000 |
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| Engines |
Rolls Royce 250 C30P |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
370shp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
- |
Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
321 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
110 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
321 |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
- |
Flight Time 1000nm |
- |
| Flight Time 600nm |
- |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
32.20 |
Length (ft) |
9.00 |
| Height (ft) |
10.20 |
Height (ft) |
4.20 |
| Span (ft) |
7.70 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
4.20 |
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