Aviation-Guide - Flipbook - Page 29
Bell 206B “JetRanger”
Bell Jet Ranger 206B
The Bell 206B, also known as the “JetRanger,” was
designed in the 1960s for the U.S. Army. After the
original Bell 206 was developed it did not win the
Army’s contract. Bell completed modifications, which
made the series one of the most popular helicopter
manufactured. The Bell 206B is also one of the first
light helicopters built using a turbine engine power
plant. This series is one of the most dependable
helicopters ever built.
S P E C I F I C AT
IONS:
Cruise Speed:
115 mph
Gallon Capacity:
120/bucket
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter
Crew
Type III
I Airtanker
Helicopter
As with most light helicopters, the 206B has the
ability to take-off and land in relatively small areas.
The aircraft are used for a variety of activities: aerial
reconnaissance and aerial ignition. The helicopter has
passenger seating for five including the pilot. The Jet
Ranger has a cargo compartment in the tail boom and
no cargo baskets. The 206B does not perform as well
when temperature and elevation increases. The Jet
Ranger is normally not the helicopter to use for takeoff and landings at altitudes of 9,000 feet or greater.
Pilot
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