The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter, and the Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines. Bell announced the 222 in the mid-1970s as the first light commercial twin-turbine helicopter developed in the United States. It has dual hydraulic and electrical systems, sponsons that house the retractable landing gear, and a vibration reduction system developed for the Bell 214ST. The first 222 flew on 13 August 1976, the FAA certified it on 16 August 1979 and deliveries began in January 1980. The 230 replaced the 222's Lycoming engines with Allison 250 turboshafts and first flew on 12 August 1991. Production of the 230 ended in 1995 after 38 were built, and the stretched Bell 430 replaced it.
Facts
Engine Class EngineTwo Lycoming/Honeywell LTS101-650 turboshafts (222) 1 Comparison
Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
Of Make
Source Bell 222/230 (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Bell 222/230 (Wikipedia)
Development, origins
The Model 222 first flew on August 13, 1976.
Design, engines
The Bell 222 is powered by twin Lycoming/Honeywell LTS101-650 turboshaft engines, rated at 592 shp each.
Lead, aircraft description
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter.
Development, improved versions
Production ended in 1995 with 38 having been built, being replaced in Bell's lineup by the stretched, more powerful Bell 430.
Lead, builder
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter.
Lead, country
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter.
In Group: Light and Commercial Helicopters, Lead, role of the aircraft
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter.
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