Bell 206L

LongRanger

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

Crew Single
Capacity 6 Passenger
Lift capacity* 600 Kg
Max Hook Load 909 Kg
External Hoist Load N/A
Endurance 2.5 Hours
Cruise Speed 105 Kts
Max Air Speed 130 Kts
Powerplant 1 x Allison 250 – C30P

*Lift Capacity Limitations based on precision placement.

The Bell 206L LongRanger is one of the worlds most popular, reliable and versatile helicopters of all time. With capabilities of carrying out Lifting and Construction Operations, Aerial Application, Fire Fighting, Air Attack, Incendiary Ops, Photography and Charter, it is called upon to carry out many various roles, and it does them all well.

The Bell 206L LongRanger can carry up to 600kg on the hook when carrying out Aerial Lifting operations, and with the passenger capacity of up to 6 people and fuel endurance of up to 3.0 hrs, this aircraft is frequently used move staff to and from isolated work sites, or to carry out survey flights.

The Bell 206L LongRanger is capable of carrying out liquid aerial application spray loads of up to 600 ltrs, and are all fitted with a Differential GPS unit – it allows us to apply product to our client’s precise swath requirement, and allows for real time plotting. These units, coupled with our spray flow meters, provide accurate application of the product being applied, and then we are able to provide GIS data of the treated areas at completion, showing exactly where we have flown and treated.

The Bell 206L LongRanger is also suited for carrying out a various range of Fire Fighting / Management roles such as water bombing (up to 550L bucket), air attack (fire surveillance) and Incendiary (planned burning).

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