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What is the safest Bell Helicopter?

the Bell Jetranger
In recent years, the NTSB voted the Bell Jetranger as the safest single-engined aircraft in the world. With good maintenance, which involves strict compliance with FAA regulations, it is much safer to fly in a helicopter than drive a car.

How many Bell helicopters are there?

Aviation | History There are a total of [ 33 ] Bell Helicopter (Company) Chronological Aircraft List entries in the Military Factory.

What helicopters are made by Bell?

Military helicopters

  • Bell H-12.
  • Bell H-13 Sioux. Bell XH-13F.
  • Bell XH-15.
  • Bell HSL.
  • Bell UH-1 Iroquois (or Huey) Bell Huey family. Bell UH-1 Iroquois variants.
  • Bell UH-1N Twin Huey.
  • Bell YHO-4.
  • Bell 207 Sioux Scout – experimental attack helicopter.

Are Bell helicopters safe?

Bell helicopters have been involved in approximately 4,900 accidents, 800 of which were fatal crashes. As a result, more than 1,660 people have died. Baum Hedlund has handled some of the worst aviation disasters in history, including several helicopter cases involving Bell helicopters.

Is Bell owned by Boeing?

tilt-rotor military aircraft built by Bell Helicopter (a subsidiary of Textron) and Boeing.

What is the smallest Bell Helicopter?

Bell’s Short Light Single (SLS) Helicopter.

Do they still make Bell helicopters?

The company is currently located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a subsidiary of Textron and they create military rotorcraft not only in Fort Worth, but also in Amarillo, Texas. They also operate out of Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, where they manufacture commercial helicopters.

What is the fastest Bell Helicopter?

Bell Boeing V22 Osprey – 351 mph; 565 km/h; 305 knots In just 12 seconds it can fully convert from an airplane into a helicopter. The ability to take-off, land and hover like a helicopter makes the V22 Osprey the most versatile modern hybrid aircraft.