Bell 505 Jet Ranger X for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
🚁 The Bell 505 uses a Safran Arrius 2R with dual-channel FADEC, which reduces pilot workload and automates starts.
🚁 The helicopter gained initial type certification in 2016 and FAA certification in 2017, with deliveries beginning in 2017.
🚁 A Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit comes standard, with options like HTAWS, traffic systems and synthetic vision.
🚁 The main rotor system derives from the Bell 206L-4, giving the 505 a high-inertia two-blade rotor and strong autorotation capability.
🚁 Bell designed the 505 with a flat floor and wide clamshell door opening on the left side to speed loading of gear or litters.
🚁 Operators use the 505 for training, tourism, law enforcement and private transport because it balances cost, range and cabin space.
🚁 Standard usable fuel is precisely 84.85 US gallons, which supports long endurance missions at loiter power settings.
🚁 The 505 received high-altitude approval for operations at demanding density altitudes, expanding utility in hot and high regions.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Fuselage Length: 10.53 m (34 ft 7 in)
Overall Length (rotors turning): 12.93 m (42 ft 6 in)
Main Rotor Diameter: 11.28 m (37 ft 0 in)
Height: 3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
Empty Weight (base aircraft): 989 kg (2,180 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (Internal): 1,669 kg (3,680 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (External Load): 2,030 kg (4,475 lb)
Fuel Capacity (usable): 321 L (84.85 US gal)
Range (standard fuel, no reserve, SL ISA): 566 km (352 mi, 306 nm)
Service Ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft) at lower gross weights
Rate of Climb: 5.1 m/s (1,000 ft/min) typical
Powerplant: 1 × Safran Arrius 2R, 377 kW (505 shp) takeoff, 342 kW (459 shp) maximum continuous
Cargo Hook Limit: 907 kg (2,000 lb)
FAQs About the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
How much does a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X cost?
New-build pricing varies by options and delivery slot. As a reference, public new-helicopter quotes in 2022–2023 placed a typical 505 build in the mid-teens in USD millions, while observed asking prices for pre-owned aircraft during 2024–2025 ranged from about $1.1 million to $2.5 million USD depending on year, hours, avionics and equipment. Always request a current appraisal for the year you intend to buy.
What should I check in the records before making an offer?
Confirm continuous airworthiness records, times on the engine modules and gearbox, inspection status, service bulletin compliance, avionics installation data, and any repairs. Verify weight and balance after modifications, cargo hook approvals if fitted, and that all software baselines for the G1000H NXi match current documentation.
Is the 505 suitable for training and law enforcement work?
Yes. Many operators use the 505 for ab-initio and advanced turbine training due to FADEC and modern avionics. Law enforcement packages add EO/IR sensors, searchlights, loudhailers and NVIS lighting. Match skid gear height, power margins and mission equipment to your operating environment.
How far can a Bell 505 fly without reserves?
With standard usable fuel, long-range cruise at sea level yields about 306 nautical miles without reserves. Endurance at loiter power can exceed four hours at sea level with standard tanks. Actual planning must account for reserves, winds, routing and weight.
What options add the most value for resale?
Popular upgrades include cargo hook provisions, high skid gear, inlet barrier filter, wire strike protection, ADS-B solutions, NVIS-compatible lighting and mission kits for EMS or policing. A recent Garmin NXi baseline with HTAWS and traffic capability can improve utility and buyer appeal.
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