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Bell-222 (Updated)

1,888 WildeGamer69  6.9 years ago
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Update of my Bell-222, press 1 for turn on nav lights. CAUTION! Very unstable at high speeds. Nice flying!

-History:
In the late 1960s, Bell began designing a new twin-turbine engine light helicopter. A mockup of the new helicopter was displayed in January 1974 at a helicopter convention. Following interest at the convention the company announced the new Bell 222. It was the first light commercial twin-turbine helicopter developed in the United States.
The Bell 222 incorporated a number of advanced features including dual hydraulic and electrical systems, sponsons housing the retractable landing gear, and the Noda Matic vibration reduction system developed for the Bell 214ST.
Manufacturing began in 1975. The Model 222 first flew on August 13, 1976. It received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 16, 1979 and was approved for visual flight rules (VFR) use on December 20, 1979. Helicopter deliveries began on January 16, 1980. The FAA approved the 222 for single-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) operation on May 15, 1980.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Bell-222
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Length 41.9ft (12.8m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 18,680lbs (8,473kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,580lbs (10,242kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.194
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.011
  • Wing Loading 103.6lbs/ft2 (505.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 217.9ft2 (20.2m2)
  • Drag Points 5261

Parts

  • Number of Parts 190
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 809