PASSENGER AIRCRAFT – HELICOPTER
BELL 222
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Aircraft Summary
The Bell 222 is a light twin-turbine engine helicopter produced by the US-American manufacturer Bell Helicopter Company. The Bell 222 is capable of transporting for up to 7 passengers.
History and Features
In 1974, the company announced the new Bell 222. It was the first light commercial twin-turbine helicopter developed in the United States.
The Bell 222 incorporated a number of advanced features including dual hydraulic and electrical systems, sponsons housing the retractable landing gear, and the Noda Matic vibration reduction system developed for the Bell 214ST.
The more powerful Bell 222B was introduced in 1982 with a larger diameter main rotor. The 222B-based Bell 222UT Utility Twin, with skid landing gear, was introduced in 1983.
A development of the 222 is the Bell 230. A converted 222 first flew as the prototype 230 on August 12, 1991.
The 230 had optional skid or wheel undercarriage. Production ended in 1995 with 38 having been built, being replaced in Bell’s lineup by the stretched, more powerful Bell 430.
Aircraft of similar role, configuration and era are: Sikorsky S-76, Agusta A109, Eurocopter Dauphin.
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OVERVIEW
PASSENGERS*
7
CRUISE SPEED
240 kph / 149 mph
SPECIFICATIONS
LUGGAGE SPACE
1.05 m3 / 37 ft3
COMPARABLE AIRCRAFT
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Sikorsky S-76
- Agusta A109
- Eurocopter Dauphin