Bell 230 Private Jet Charter
The Bell 230 is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. of the USA. The Bell 230 is a development of the Bell 222 with two Allison 250-C30-G2 turboshaft engines plus other upgraded features including optional skid or wheel undercarriage. The Bell 230 could accommodate up to 8 passengers, including one or two pilots, with six passenger seats fitted to the rear cabin. Production ceased in 1995 with 38 having been built, being superseded by the upgraded stretched, more powerful Bell 430.
Aircraft category
Helicopter
Typical Seating
5
Price per hour
3,100
Nautical miles
301
Bell 230 Private Charter Flights and Prices
The Bell 230 is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. of the USA. The Bell 230 is a development of the Bell 222 with two Allison 250-C30-G2 turboshaft engines plus other upgraded features including optional skid or wheel undercarriage. The Bell 230 could accommodate up to 8 passengers, including one or two pilots, with six passenger seats fitted to the rear cabin. Production ceased in 1995 with 38 having been built, being superseded by the upgraded stretched, more powerful Bell 430.
The average hourly rental rate of the Bell 230 is around 3,100 USD per hour.
The average purchase price of a pre-owned Bell 230 is 845,000 USD.
Aircraft Size
Aircraft size | English | Metric |
---|---|---|
Length | 42.5 ft | 12.94 m |
Wing Span | 42 ft | 12.8 m |
Height | 12.1 ft | 3.7 m |
Bag. Capacity | 37 ft³ | 1.04 m³ |
Cabin Size
Cabin size | English | Metric |
---|---|---|
Length | 6.8 ft | 2.06 m |
Width | 4.6 ft | 1.4 m |
Height | 4.3 ft | 1.3 m |
Area | 136 ft³ | 3.84 m³ |
Aircraft Seats
Layout | Seats |
---|---|
Max Seating | 7 |
Typical Seating | 5 |
Pilots | 1 |
Average Prices
Costs | USD | EUR |
---|---|---|
Purchase New | - | - |
Purchase Used | 845,000 USD | 845,000 EUR |
Hourly rate | 3,100 USD/hour | 3,100 EUR/hour |
Performance Specifications
Performance | English | Metric |
---|---|---|
IFR Range | 301 nm | 557 km |
Cruise Speed | 137 KTAS | 254 km/h |
Certified Ceiling | 15000 ft | 4572 m |
Rate of Climb | 1580 ft/m | 482 m/m |
Takeoff Distance | 50 ft | 15 m |
Landing Distance | 50 ft | 15 m |
Max Takeoff Weight | 8400 lbs | 3810 kg |
Max Landing Weight | 8400 lbs | 3810 kg |
Useful Weight | - | - |
Payload with Full Fuel | 550 lbs | 249 kg |