The 214A/C Huey Plus was a development of the Bell 205 originally designed for Iran which received more than 300 aircraft of this type. Main feature was a single and more powerful Lycoming LTC4B-8 engine (2.930 shp) and upgraded rotor system.
The 214B BigLifter was the civilian variant, powered by a roughly similar T55-08D engine, and was produced until 1981.
The 214ST, produced between 1979 and 1991, shares the same model number, but is a larger, much-modified twin-engine derivative.
The 214B BigLifter was the civilian variant, powered by a roughly similar T55-08D engine, and was produced until 1981.
The 214ST, produced between 1979 and 1991, shares the same model number, but is a larger, much-modified twin-engine derivative.
214 News |
McDermott Deploys Helicopter Fleet to Greece for 2026 Wildfire Season
11-May-26 - McDermott Aviation has deployed a 15-helicopter aerial firefighting fleet to Greece for the 2026 wildfire season, marking its seventh consecutive year supporting Hellenic fire operations with Bell 214 aircraft across 11 bases nationwide. #firefighting
McDermott Aviation to Build New Bell 214ST Helicopters
09-Mar-26 - McDermott Aviation in Australia announces a manufacturer-backed support program for the Bell 214ST helicopter, leveraging its type certificate ownership to enhance airframe improvements, ensure parts availability, and develop mission-specific upgrades. #Bell214
McDermott Bell 214s Return from Greece After Firefighting Season
29-Oct-25 - A Boeing 747 has returned six McDermott Aviation Bell 214 helicopters to Australia after a six-month firefighting season in Greece #firefighting
McDermott Deploys 15 Aircraft for Firefighting in Greece
19-May-25 - Australian McDermott Aviation has deployed six Bell 214ST helicopters from Australia to Greece to join the six already stationed in the country, with an additional three en route from their U.S. operations, bringing their total fleet commitment for the firefighting season to 15 aircraft #firefighting
FLARM Collision Avoidance System on Bell 214
28-Jun-23 - German company SPAES carries out the installation of two antennas for the FLARM Collision Avoidance System on a Bell 214 helicopter in its own EASA Part 21J Design Organization #FLARM| More News ... |  |
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Derivatives & Versions of 214 |
| Model | Year | History |
|---|---|---|
| 214B 1974 | 1974 | The Bell 214B, produced between 1976 and 1981, is the civilian variant of the 214A which was originally developed for Iran.
The 214B-1 is limite ... |
| 214ST 1977 | 1977 |
The Bell 214 ST ( Stretched Twin, then Super Transporter )
is a major redesign of the original Bell 214 B
with a larger, stretched fuselage ... |
