Bell 430

Performance:

• Engines: Twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40B turboshaft engines, each producing 808 shp.
• Maximum Speed: 260 km/h (162 mph, 140 knots).
• Cruise Speed: ~250 km/h (155 mph, 135 knots).
• Range: Approximately 617 km (383 miles, 333 nautical miles).
• Service Ceiling: 6,096 meters (20,000 feet).
• Rate of Climb: ~7.6 m/s (1,500 ft/min).

Capacity & Dimensions:

• Crew: 1–2 pilots.
• Passengers: Up to 8 passengers (in VIP or corporate configuration) or 6 with medical equipment in an EMS role.
• Length: 15.5 meters (50 ft 10 in) including rotors.
• Height: 3.8 meters (12 ft 7 in).
• Rotor Diameter: 12.8 meters (42 ft 0 in).

Avionics & Cockpit:

• Integrated glass cockpit (upgraded in later models).
• Autopilot & Stability Augmentation System (SAS) for enhanced safety.
• Optional weather radar, GPS navigation, and advanced avionics for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operations.

Cabin & Interior:

• Spacious VIP-configurable cabin with luxury seating and soundproofing.
• Large sliding doors for easy access, making it ideal for EMS and SAR (Search and Rescue) operations.
• Rear clamshell doors (optional) for fast patient loading/unloading in medical configurations.

Safety & Reliability:

• • • Four-blade composite rotor system, reducing noise and vibrations.
    • FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) for optimized engine performance.
    • Redundant systems for enhanced reliability in critical operations.