Mike Reyno Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Bell is officially launching the 210 Model at HAI. With the hundreds (if not thousands) of Hueys basking in the desert Bell has decided to start rebuilding (probably in Texas) and certifying them commercially. They expect commercial certification next year. They say they will have uprated engines, but not sure if this means new engines or not??? Bell will also be announcing the go-ahead of an IFR version of the 427, and project MAPL – a five seat, single engine Bell 351 or eight seat, twin engine Bell 382 – both have fan-in-fin anti-torque system. I guess Bell is finally coming out of hibernation! :cold: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcap Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 That would be great, your joking right? Where'd they come up with those numbers, "351". Have heard about the 210, these type of projects would be exciting, can't wait to hear more. But, your joking though, right? Maybe I'm joking, no maybe too much rummmmm, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amodao Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I guess they can't build anything but aircraft based on 40 year old airframes. No need for a design department. Maybe they should just copy french/german helicopters directly(nice blueprint), they could rebadge the technology just like Chrysler does with M-B and sell them in the states as Bells. What the endurance of the 427? I heard it was 1 hour 20 min with full fuel. We won't be seeing any of these types in Canada for quite a few years as the prices are out of reach of most operators here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Reyno Posted March 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 No, I'm not joking. These are the model numbers Bell will be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amodao Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I guess I crossed the line with my comments. I didn't mean to offend anyone! I would like to apologize to all the Bell people out there. I will suspend myself for 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_G Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Ned, check out this article on the 210. A brief quote from the article. The 210 is built with the airframe of a retired UH-1 Huey, but other than that, it is an entirely new aircraft, Fitzgerald said. “We don’t use overhauled or refurbished parts. They’re all new. With an Army-provided airframe and approximately $3 million, the service will get a virtually new aircraft in the 210, certified by the Federal Aviation Administration for the next 20 years, Fitzgerald said. The 210 comes with a full new-aircraft warranty. Operating and service costs will be 42 percent or less of those for today’s Huey, and flight hour costs will be $535, compared to $835 per flight hour for today’s Huey or $2,199 per flight hour for a Black Hawk. The 210’s common flight characteristics with the Huey make it “a natural fit” for those organizations who continue to fly the Huey, Fitzgerald said.” Last I had heard about the project was the engine choice was for the T-53-L-703, but Bell was also considering offering the PWC PT-6-67D. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch Link Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Goodmorning All, I seem to remember an article last year ( possibly Helicopters ) saying that Bell would be launching the 210 at the 2003 HAI. Was I wrong or was the launch date defered 12 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Reyno Posted March 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 You're right Pitch Link. I wrote about it when I used to be there, but, the project was put on hold. As far as interest in the 210...apparently there is much interest from Canadian operators! If I recall I think the price range is in the $4 or 5 million??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcap Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hey Randy G; Maybe the OMNR should consider these! Sorry, will put the sharp stick away now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli Ops Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Randy - Had dinner with Mike Redenbaugh and Rock Rosenjack from Bell at Asian Aerospace in Singapore last week and they have some great things planned. Was sworn to secrecy but lets just say you are going to see Bell start chipping away at Eurocopters share in the North American marketplace. Ask them at Heli Expo what the little E to B badge is all about. Heli Ops :groove: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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