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Bell's 430 intermediate twin helicopter is a stretched and more powerful development of the 230. The first 430 production aircraft was completed in 1995, while Canadian certification was awarded on February 23 1996, allowing first deliveries from mid that year.
Compared with the 230, the 430 features several significant improvements. Perhaps the most important of these is the new four blade, bearingless, hingeless, composite main rotor. Other changes include the 1ft 6in (46cm) stretched fuselage, allowing seating for an extra two passengers, 10% more powerful Allison 250 turboshafts (with FADEC) and an optional EFIS flightdeck. As well as the optional EFIS displays the 430 features as standard a RogersonKratos Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS), comprising two LCD displays to present engine information. The 430 is offered with skids or retractable wheeled undercarriage. |
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| Seating (normal) |
7 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
9,000 |
| Seating (maximum) |
9 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
- |
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| Engines |
2 Allison 250 C40 |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
696shp |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
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Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
268 |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
140 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
268 |
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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) |
44.10 |
Length (ft) |
8.50 |
| Height (ft) |
11.20 |
Height (ft) |
4.70 |
| Span (ft) |
11.20 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
4.70 |
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