Bell 214

Derived from 205

1970 · Single-engine turbine helicopter

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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.

Derivatives & Versions

214B	1974	The Bell 214B, produced between 1976 and 1981, is the civilian variant of the 214A which was originally developed for Iran.
214ST	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 with seating for 16-18 passengers.