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 The Bell Jet Ranger glacier tours, eco-tours, homer, ak

Maritime Helicopters, Homer Alaska - Including boat based helicopter service all over Alaska.

The Bell Jet Ranger is the world's most popular five-place light turbine helicopter. Various configurations such as high skid gear, floats, litter kits and other optional accessories make the Jet Ranger the most versatile light helicopter available today.
Engine:
Allison Model 250-C20B gas turbine/420 shaft horsepower derated to 317 shaft horsepower for takeoff.
Capacities
  • Fuel ~ 76 Gallons Jet A or Jet B
  • Gross Weight ~ 3,200 pounds
  • Cargo
    • Baggage Compartment ~ 16 cubic feet
    • Rear Cabin Area ~ 40 cubic feet
  • Seats ~ 4 passengers and 1 pilot

Loading Information

Basic weight on high skids and tundra shoes ~ 1975 pounds
Maximum gross weight:
Internal ~ 3200 pounds
External ~ 3350 pounds
Cruise Speed:
Normal ~ 120 mph
With average sling load ~ 70 mph
Fuel consumption ~ 27 gallons (US) per hour 
Radio Equipment

  • VHF
  • VHF/FM
  • GPS
  • VOR
  • ADF
  • Transponder 
  • Sat Phone
  • Sat Tracker

 

FUEL
(gallons)

 INTERNAL
PAYLOAD
(pounds)		 EXTERNAL
PAYLOAD
(pounds)		 FLIGHT
TIME

74
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20

 781 
807 
841 
874 
908 
941 
975 
1008
1042
1075
1109
1142		 781 
807 
841 
874 
908 
941 
975 
1008
1042
1075
1109
1142		 2+10
2+00
1+50
1+40
1+30
1+20
1+10
1+00
+50
+40
+30
+20

* in addition to pilot and survival gear

NOTE:
Above flight time in addition to 20 minute fuel reserve.
Subtract 120 pounds from above loads for float operation.
Subtract 36 pounds from above loads for operation with cargo racks installed.
Above loading information for planning purposes only, actual conditions
at time of flight will determine available load.

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Tel 907-235-7771 · Fax 907-235-7773
Email: info@maritimehelicopters.com
Radio 123.05
Kodiak: Tom Walters, PO Box 923, Kodiak, AK 99615
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