Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
🎣!!!!!!! You came up like a fat old trout !! Only part I agree with is the extras , but they kept to $1.075m
+ 3% so a few thousand $ for the extras still makes it incredibly cheap .
But you know that . And I have had two pilots who I trust who have both said they cruised at 125 ... one said it was smooth and the other said there was a vibration.
+ 3% so a few thousand $ for the extras still makes it incredibly cheap .
But you know that . And I have had two pilots who I trust who have both said they cruised at 125 ... one said it was smooth and the other said there was a vibration.
FH says a two-blader can't go faster than 125kt?
Has he never been near a 222 or a Cobra?? Mind you, the speed increase requires a bit of fuel-to-noise conversion along the way.
Has he never been near a 222 or a Cobra?? Mind you, the speed increase requires a bit of fuel-to-noise conversion along the way.
I found a quick 2-blader, but I think that the NATOPS red line is a bit below max speed.
Maximum speed: 190 knots (218 mph, 352 km/h)
Maximum speed: 190 knots (218 mph, 352 km/h)
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I found another one. Mach 1+ with turbo-thrusters
To be fair that is like MD saying a 500 E max cruise is 135. Yup it will get there but you don't half know it, the ac just doesn't like it. My best D model will do 140 but eyes are watering and the fuel burn .... well might as well have a turbomeca in there
nigel, as an old Phantom pilot told me:
Helicopter pilots arguing about their maximum speed is like hookers arguing about their virginity.
Helicopter pilots arguing about their maximum speed is like hookers arguing about their virginity.
I definitely don't disagree with either of last two comments .... But there has to be a figure for max cruise ! So should there be two figures 1) Max possible cruise 2) Max comfortable cruise ??!! To be honest if it's 120knots and comfortable and economical I will be very happy ! I am flying one on 21st of this month so I will report back what the real figure is ( being a 505 Virgin !!)
Nigel, be honest...if after your flight its not up to expectations, will you give an honest review about that? You have invested alot of money and pride in it, so i am skeptical you can be unbiased.
Helicopter reviews are much like movie reviews in reality.
Helicopter reviews are much like movie reviews in reality.
There was a Mirage pilot who sneered at helicopters :
"Let me know when they make one that has a maximum speed that is anywhere near my rotate speed."
"Let me know when they make one that has a maximum speed that is anywhere near my rotate speed."
Gray .... actually I think I can be honest . I will just sell it on and take a turn ... but what else to buy ??
Now a 4 blade 6 place 505 would be nice !! ( maybe new cabin for the 407 ? )
Now a 4 blade 6 place 505 would be nice !! ( maybe new cabin for the 407 ? )
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Possibly ... but I want a fast(ish) , cheap , reliable, powerful, comfortable Helicoper and quite frankly the looks are at the bottom of my list of requirements!! ( I actually quite like the look of the 505 , especially after extending the skids a bit ). So a 5-6 place 407 , with no broom cupboard, for around £1m new with 3 year warranty would be great!!!
Nigel, if you haven’t flown a 407, go have a drive.
You will be sold... 😏
Was always a B3 Squirrel fan, but the 407 is pretty good.
Only downside is the 206 seat...
You will be sold... 😏
Was always a B3 Squirrel fan, but the 407 is pretty good.
Only downside is the 206 seat...