Aviation-Guide - Flipbook - Page 28
Bell 205 A++
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S P E C I F I C AT
ONS:
Cruise Speed:
125 mph
Type II Helicopter
Gallon Capacity:
360 plus
324/bucket
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopters, Fort Worth,
Texas
Crew
Pilot and nine Firefighters
Mission
The Bell 205 is the civilian version of the UH-1H that
CAL FIRE uses for its helicopter fleet. Their missions
are identical. In San Diego County, CAL FIRE jointly
staffs a Bell 205-A1++ with the sheriff’s department.
The 205-A1++ has an improved rotor system and more
powerful engine than the original 205. With seating
for up to 9 passengers, this aircraft can be used for
initial-attack fire missions as well as crew transport. A
tank can be equipped on the belly of the aircraft that
can hold 375 gallons.
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