I have flown the 407, the 350B, B2 & B3. There is no doubt that the 350 series even without the cheeks has maybe 3 times more luggage space than a 407. All seats are forward facing with more leg room than a 407 ever had. The B3 is the fastest of them all & uses the most fuel, depending on temp & amsl 195 to 220lph @ sea level & 160-170lph above 10,000'. The B2 uses less fuel than a 407 but can do more in HOGE & HIGE at slightly less top end speed. As for crash worthy the 350 shell is outstanding for survivability. I am here today because of that only. Thank You Aerospatiale for giving me a new lease on life thanks to Your excellent crash worthiness airframe.
