Just as Airbus Helicopters released the AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, which are military variants of the H125 single-engine light helicopter, Bell Helicopter Textron also released the 407M special mission aircraft, which is a military variant of the Bell 407 single-engine light helicopter.
In a press release, Bell officially introduced the 407M at The 2023 Army Aviation Association of America Mission Solutions Summit. The Bell 407M is designed for military operations such as light attack, special operations, anti-piracy and armed reconnaissance. Bell said that it also plans to offer a special mission "M" configuration of other civilian helicopter models such as the Bell 412, 429 and 505.
“Many military operating environments around the world require an option between purely military and commercial platforms, and the Bell 407M special mission aircraft supports that flexibility,” said Brian Vollmer, Bell special mission aircraft program manager.
The single-engine Bell 407M offered a top cruising speed of 246 km per hour, a range of 592 km and a standard internal useful load of one tonne. Equipped with a Garmin G1000H NXi integrated flight deck and powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C47E/4 turboshaft engine.
The Bell 407M is mounted in a six-station configuration and features interactive displays highlighting its various specifications and capabilities. The Bell 407M builds on a proven legacy with the Bell OH-58, which logged more than 750,000 combat flight hours and the Bell 407 platform, which clocked more than 6 million hours.
Another feature that sticks to the Bell 407M is the anti-collision system: TCAS II (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System), Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible and automatic fire extinguishing system: FIPS (Fire Protection System).
Overview of the Bell 407, this helicopter was developed as a replacement for the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV. The project began in 1993, when Bell began a feasibility study to develop a more modern, efficient and reliable single-engine helicopter.
In 1994, Bell built two Bell 407 prototypes for flight tests and technology development. The prototype was piloted for two years, and in 1996, Bell received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for production of the Bell 407.
Mass production of the Bell 407 began in 1996, and the first helicopter was delivered to the customer that same year. The Bell 407 immediately became a market success, with more than 1,200 units sold worldwide. (Glang Prime).
Bell 407M specifications
- Length: 12.80 meters
- Propeller width: 10.97 meters
- Height: 3.42 meters
- Empty weight: 1,305 kg
- Maximum take-off weight: 2722 kg
- Engine: 1x Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 with 813 shp power
- Maximum speed: 246 km per hour
- Cruising speed: 222 km per hour
- Maximum flight range: 592 km
- Cargo capacity: 953 kg
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