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Old 26th Jun 2012, 12:04
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Most Bell 206 comments i found doing a google search shows about an average 1800 Feet Per Minute Rate of Descent.

I would guess.....for the 222 it would be from about 1600-2500 fpm depending upon collective setting and main rotor RPM.
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