Bell 206L4 Product Specifications - Bell Helicopter

Specification Summary (U.S. Units)
Weights Lb
Empty Weight (Standard Configuration) 1 2,407
Maximum Gross Weight (Internal) 4,450
Maximum Gross Weight (External Load) 4,550
Useful Load (Internal Standard Configuration) 2,043
Cargo Hook Capacity 2,000
Performance Summary: (International Standard Day Except As Noted)
Takeoff, Gross Weight LB 3,600 4,000 4,450
IGE Hovering Ceiling (2.5ft skid height) ISA ft 20,000+ 17,600 10,000
ISA+20 °C ft 18,300 15,100 7,730
ISA+30 °C ft 16,500 13,100 6,660
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 16,600 13,600 6,500
ISA+20 °C ft 13,800 10,500 4,200
ISA+30 °C ft 11,500 7,600 3,100
Service Ceiling MCP, (100 ft/min) ISA ft 20,000+ 20,000+ 10,000
Range @ LRC Speed
(Average Gross Weight, Full Fuel)
ISA+20 °C ft 20,000+ 19,300 7,730
ISA+30 °C ft 20,000+ 17,300 6,660
ISA,SL nm 336 332 324
ISA,SL kn 116 114 112
ISA,5000 ft nm 382 372 357
ISA,5000 ft kn 118 117 114
MCP Speed @ Takeoff Gross Weight ISA,SL kn 115 113 110
Endurance @ Loiter 52 kn
(No Reserve)
ISA+20 °C,SL kn 118 115 111
ISA,5000 ft kn 120 117 111
ISA+20 °C,5000 ft kn 122 118 107
ISA,SL hr 3.9 3.8 3.7
ISA,5000 ft hr 4.5 4.3 4.1
Engine Power Ratings:
(Rolls-Royce 250-C30P)Uninstalled Thermodynamic Rating Takeoff , SHP 726
Maximum Continuous, SHP
Transmission Rating:
630
Takeoff , SHP 490
Maximum Continuous, SHP
Fuel:
370
Type Aviation Turbine
Capacity (Usable) 110.7 Gallons
* Refer to demonstrated takeoff and landing and maximum operating altitude notes on the performance charts
Note 1: Includes thirteen (13.0) pounds of engine oil. Ballast is not included in standard configuration weight (ballast is a function of
installed equipment).
The data set forth on this document are general in nature and may vary with conditions.
For performance data and operating limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved Flight Manual
© 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 6 Bell 206L4 Product Specification
January 2012