How many people can fit in the Bell 206 JetRanger?

A total of 5 persons. 1 pilot and 4 passengers.

Bell 206 JetRanger

July 18, 2022 · Last updated on July 19, 2022 12:20 pm

The Bell 206 is a helicopter built by Bell Helicopter in Mirabel, Quebec (Canada). The aircraft was originally developed for the US Army,
but did not enter into service there. The company then marketed the aircraft as the Bell 206A JetRanger with 5 seats.

Brand	Bell
Type	206 JetRanger
Pilots	1
Passengers	4
Maximum Take Off Weight	1520 kg
Empty weight	1057 kg
Payload	463 kg
Cruising speed	120 knots (222 km/h)
Maximum Speed	130 knots (241 km/h)
Maximum distance	693 km
Maximum altitude	13500 feet (4115 m)
ICAO code	Bell

These specifications are intended to give you an idea of the Bell 206 JetRanger. They cannot be used for flight preparation. Often there are many different types of aircraft released with varying specifications and prices. Check the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) if you want to know the exact values of the aircraft you are going to fly. Your flight instructor will be happy to help you with this.

Frequently asked questions about the Bell 206 JetRanger

An Bell 206 JetRanger is normally flying at about 222 km/h (120 knots), which is its cruising speed. It can fly a bit faster, but never more than 241 km/h (130 knots).

To about 13,500 feet, that is about 4,115 meters. The exact altitude depends on several factors, such as weight and ambient temperature.

The range is about 693 kilometres. The distance also depends on how fast you fly and whether there is much wind. A possible diversion to another airport is also taken into account.

Empty the aircraft weighs about 1,057 kg. Including fuel, passengers and baggage, the aircraft must not weigh more than 1,520 kg. The maximum amount of fuel, passengers and baggage that can be carried is 463 kg.

About Eveline van den Boom

Author of this article is Eveline van den Boom. In 2006, she got her first flying lesson as a birthday present; a beautiful flight over Rotterdam. That tasted like more!

In 2010, she obtained her PPL pilot's licence in Lelystad. In 2011, a plane was purchased: an Aero AT-3. This aircraft is still flying in the Vliegles.nl fleet with callsign PH-EVB.

She wrote the theory books "Theory of Flying" and "Theory helicopter flying". You can order these with your flying lessons. Besides being a private pilot, Eveline also works as a Dutch real estate agent on the Costa del Sol.

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