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Bell 407 Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vne	140 KIAS	Never exceed
Vy	80 KIAS	Best rate of climb
Vauto (best glide)	80 KIAS	Max glide distance
Vauto (min RoD)	55 KIAS	Min rate of descent
Vmax (auto)	100 KIAS	Max autorotation
Vcruise	133 KIAS	Recommended cruise

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	100% Nr, collective as required
Climb	100% Nr, 80 KIAS
Cruise	100% Nr, 120–133 KIAS
Approach	100% Nr, 60–80 KIAS
Autorotation	Throttle - OFF, Nr 97–107%

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
N/A	N/A	No flaps - helicopter uses collective pitch

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
TOT (Start Max 10s)	927 °C
TOT (Takeoff 5 min)	779 °C
TOT (Max Continuous)	727 °C
Ng (Max Continuous)	105%
Ng (Transient)	106%
Nr (Normal)	100% (413 RPM)
Oil Pressure	90–130 PSI
Oil Temp (Max)	107 °C

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Hover Ceiling (IGE)	14,200 ft (ISA)
Hover Ceiling (OGE)	10,400 ft (ISA)
Fuel Capacity	495 L (131 US gal)
Fuel Burn	~220 L/hr
Rate of Climb	1,700 ft/min
MTOW	2,381 kg (5,250 lbs)
Best Glide (auto)	80 KIAS
Max Crosswind	17 kts

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Bell 407 is a single-engine light utility helicopter derived from the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger but featuring the four-blade composite rotor system from the military OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Certified in 1996, it offers significantly improved performance, reduced vibration, and a wider cabin compared to its predecessor. Over 1,600 have been delivered worldwide for corporate, utility, EMS, and law enforcement operations.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Nemeth Designs)
first Flight: 1995
role: Light utility helicopter
crew: 1–2 pilots + 5 passengers
engines: 1x Rolls-Royce 250-C47B (813 shp)
max Speed: 259 km/h (140 kts)
range: 611 km (330 nmi)
ceiling: 18,500 ft
weight: 2,381 kg (MTOW)