Bell 230 Private Jet Charter

The Bell 230 is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. of the USA. The Bell 230 is a development of the Bell 222 with two Allison 250-C30-G2 turboshaft engines plus other upgraded features including optional skid or wheel undercarriage. The Bell 230 could accommodate up to 8 passengers, including one or two pilots, with six passenger seats fitted to the rear cabin. Production ceased in 1995 with 38 having been built, being superseded by the upgraded stretched, more powerful Bell 430.

Aircraft category

Helicopter
Typical Seating

5
Price per hour

3,100
Nautical miles

301

Bell 230 Private Charter Flights and Prices

The average hourly rental rate of the Bell 230 is around 3,100 USD per hour.

Aircraft Size

Aircraft size	English	Metric
Length	42.5 ft	12.94 m
Wing Span	42 ft	12.8 m
Height	12.1 ft	3.7 m
Bag. Capacity	37 ft³	1.04 m³

Cabin Size

Cabin size	English	Metric
Length	6.8 ft	2.06 m
Width	4.6 ft	1.4 m
Height	4.3 ft	1.3 m
Area	136 ft³	3.84 m³

Aircraft Seats

Layout	Seats
Max Seating	7
Typical Seating	5
Pilots	1

Average Prices

Costs	USD	EUR
Purchase New	-	-
Purchase Used	-	-
Hourly rate	3,100 USD/hour	3,100 EUR/hour

Performance Specifications

Performance	English	Metric
IFR Range	301 nm	557 km
Cruise Speed	137 KTAS	254 km/h
Certified Ceiling	15000 ft	4572 m
Rate of Climb	1580 ft/m	482 m/m
Takeoff Distance	50 ft	15 m
Landing Distance	50 ft	15 m
Max Takeoff Weight	8400 lbs	3810 kg
Max Landing Weight	8400 lbs	3810 kg
Useful Weight	-	-
Payload with Full Fuel	550 lbs	249 kg