1991


Bell 230

Derived from 222






Bell 230

The Bell 230 is a development of the model 222 with its Lycoming engines replaced by two Allison 250 turboshafts, plus other refinements including optional skid or wheel undercarriage. The prototype ( a converted 222 ) first flew on August 12, 1991. Production deliveries began in March 1992 and after 38 having been built by 1995 it was replaced by the Bell 430


Specifications 230


Engine 2 x Allison 250-C30G2 700 shp
Capacity 2 + 8
Length (m) 15.39
Height (m) 3.71
Blades 2
Rotor diam. (m) 12.8
Disc area (m2) 128.68
Weight (kgs) Empty: 2268     Max: 3810
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 248     Max: 254
Range (km) 713
Ceiling (m) 4725
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  Derivatives & Versions of 230


ModelYearHistory
430

1994
1994 The Bell 430 is a twin-engined stretched and more powerful development of the Bell 230, which, in turn, was based on the earlier Bell 222. Maiden ...



  List of Operators of 230


Years Model Org
1994 chile Armada de Chile
1998-    ecuador Armada del Ecuador
2014-    uruguay Foresbal



  Global Distribution of 230



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