How much does a Bell 206B-3 cost?

The Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III costs between $315k for a 1977 model and $900k for a 2009 model, according to Aircraft Bluebook’s Winter 2021 data. These values represent the average retail price for the respective model year.The value of a specific serial number could be above or below the average for its model year, however, depending on a range of factors that will be unique to the aircraft – including time and condition of the airframe and engine, damage history, and the quality of its logbooks, for example.

What competes with the Bell 206B-3?

Competing with the Bell 206B-3 on the single-engine turbine helicopter market is the Eurocopter EC-120B Colibri, which was produced between the mid-1990s until 2017. Powered by a single Safran Arrius 2F engine, it can also carry four passengers and a pilot, and has a range of 383nm.

What makes the Bell 206B-3 stand out?

The Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III’s longevity and success can be attributed, at least in part, to its versatility with the aircraft capable of fulfilling a range of missions, including VIP/corporate transport.It also offers increased power over earlier aircraft in the line, along with a boosted capacity.

What is the difference between a Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III and a Bell 206L LongRanger?

The Bell 206L LongRanger is a stretched variant, carrying five passengers, versus the four carried by the 206B-3. The LongRanger has been produced in various iterations, with the current Bell 407 derived from this line.