Bell: 430

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
430
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
430
First flight date and time
1994-10-25
Production end date
2008-05
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
4218
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
2433
kg
External dimensions
Fuselage length
13.44
m
Total length (rotors turning)
15.26
m
Overal height
3.70
m
Horizontal stabilizer span
3.50
m
Wing span
3.51
m
Main rotor
Main rotor type
Semi-rigit
Main rotor diameter
12.80
m
Main rotor direction of rotation
Counterclockwise
Main rotor angular speed
348
rpm
Longitudinal rotor axis tilt
5
°
Rotor axis tilt to the left
1.15
°
Number of blades
4
Pre-coning angle
2.50
°
Main rotor blade chord
0.36
m
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
2.10
m
Tail rotor direction of rotation
Clockwise
Tail rotor angular speed
1881
rpm
Powerplant
Engine model
Rolls-Royce Series IV M250 C40B
Engine model (english translation or spelling)
Rolls-Royce Series IV M250 C40B
Engine type
Turboshaft
Number of engines
2
Total maximum continuous power
1390
HP
Total maximum power
1616
HP
Emergency power (single engine)
940
HP
Fuel system
Fuel tank capacity (option 1)
708
l
Fuel tank capacity (option 2)
935
l
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
278
km/h
Max cruise speed
272
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
209
km/h
Maximum service ceiling
6096
m
Hover ceiling IGE
3170
m
Hover ceiling OGE
1890
m
Maximum range (option 1)
530
km
Maximum range (option 2)
654
km
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