Bell 206L 4 Turbine Helicopters for Sale

Bell 206L-4 Helicopter Overview

By Gerrard Cowan

The Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV single-engine turbine helicopter was one of several upgrades to the LongRanger product line. The range was derived from the original Bell 206 model.

With the 206L-4, Bell once again boosted the power of its LongRanger product, while retaining a spacious helicopter interior that still packs a punch for VIP and corporate users on the pre-owned market today.

The Bell 206L-4 entered production in the early 1990s, and was manufactured until 2017, when the LongRanger line ceased production. Bell manufactured over 1,700 LongRangers since the mid-1970s. According to JETNET data, 487 of those aircraft were 206L-4s.

What features does the Bell 206L-4 offer?

Offering a range of about 270nm, the Bell 206L-4 represents another power upgrade to the line, featuring a 726shp Rolls-Royce 250-C30P turboshaft.

It has a gross weight of 4,550lbs, strengthened tail rotor drives, and main transmission. The 206L-4 can potentially hold up to six passengers, with one sitting in the front.

What came before and after the Bell 206L-4?

The Bell 206L-4 is a member of a long-running, well-established helicopter family, beginning with the development of the original Bell 206 in the 1960s. The Bell 206B-3 was a particularly notable example, capable of carrying four passengers and powered by a single Allison 250-C20B turboshaft.

The LongRanger family derived from the Bell 206B model and offered a larger cabin space, and the capacity to seat an additional passenger. The Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III preceded the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV. Today, the range is represented by the Bell 407, which is derived from the 206L and has been produced since the mid-1990s.

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