Bell 505 – Proven Platform for the US Army's Flight School Next Generation

Bell 505 for Helicopter Training Operations

Ideally suited to train the US Army’s future aviators

The Bell 505 is ready to meet your training requirements. A capable and flexible platform with more than 100k flight hours, the Bell 505 operates in more than 55 countries across six continents and is perfect for operators training in the fundamentals of rotary-wing flight. Designed with pilot input, as a training aircraft the Bell 505 provides a fully integrated flight deck and an intuitive platform, to maximize teaching the fundamentals of rotary-wing flight. With the only dual-channel FADEC controlled engine in its class and NVG compatible glass cockpit, this aircraft will ensure that your warfighters are trained and ready for any mission.
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Trusted partner for training

Bell's expertise in training goes beyond designing the right aircraft for your mission. Having trained over 130,000 pilots from private/commercial operators to government agencies and worldwide armed forces, we know from firsthand experience the highly demanding requirements of trainer helicopters. The Bell 505 provides trainers and trainees an exceptional experience with the critical safety features they need.
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The Bell 505 is built for the US Army's Flight School Next Generation

  • Dual Pilot Controls
  • Sliding Windows (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
  • Radar Altimeter
  • Co-Pilot Foot Switch
  • Rotor Brake
  • Full Length Trainer Skid Shoe
  • Wire Strike Protection System
  • Emergency Locator Transmitter
  • Avionics Shelf
  • Cowling Access Door
  • Seats - Standard Interior (Black)
  • Mechanical Ground Handling Wheels
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Features

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Integrated Advanced Avionics

The Garmin G1000H NXiTM integrated avionics suite provides all primary flight, navigation, and crew alert information in an easy-to-read format increasing situational awareness and mission capability. With the ability to read and track all sensors on-board, the avionics suite enables maintenance staff to quickly diagnose and resolve issues improving mission readiness.
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Instructor Pilot Confidence

With two redundant channels and a backup auxillary channel, the Bell 505’s Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) provides automated engine starting and precision control at the flip of a switch. The reduced pilot workload allows crew members to focus on the mission at hand.
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Increased Situational Awareness

The Bell 505 provides a fully integrated flight deck and an intuitive platform, to maximize teaching the fundamentals of rotary-wing flight. Optional flight displays increase situational awareness; Traffic Information System, Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning, Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™, Moving Map Display, “Pathways in the Sky” Display
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Versatile and Open Cabin Design

The Bell 505 can be flown single-pilot from left or right seat, has adjustable pedals, excellent visibility, and plenty of headroom for pilots with headsets, helmets and NVGs, while the large windscreens provide superior visibility and efficient student-flight instructor interaction. The open cabin design, stadium-style rear seating, and dedicated rear audio panel allows rear-seated students to learn from the back seat with full visibility to cockpit activities.
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Proven Dynamic Components and Latest Industry Maintenance Standards

The Bell 505 leverages over 1 million flight hours of reliable service by utilizing the same rotor and drive system of the Bell 206L4. Combining a proven drive train with the industries latest MSG-3 maintenance practices, this aircraft ensures high reliability and an incredible readiness rate. This high inertia rotor system provides additional reaction time and improved characteristics allowing students to learn auto rotation maneuvers in a less stressful environment.

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Bell 505 Specifications

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Performance
  • Hover Ceiling IGE
    14,450 ft / 4,404 m
  • Hover Ceiling OGE
    10,460 ft / 3,188 m
  • Max Cruise
    125 kts | 231 km/h
  • Service Ceiling (Pressure Altitude)
    18,610 ft PA / 5,672 m PA
  • Range at VLRC*
    306 nm | 566 km
  • Max Endurance (No reserves, 60 KIAS)
    > 3.9+ hrs
*MGW, Sea Level, ISA, no reserve
Capacity
  • Baggage Compartment Volume
    18 ft3 / 0.5 m3
  • Cabin Floor Area**
    22 ft2 / 2.0 m2
  • Empty Weight - (base aircraft)
    2,180 lbs / 989 kg
  • External Useful Load
    2,295 lbs / 1,041 kg
  • Internal Useful Load
    1,500 lbs / 680 kg
  • Max Gross Weight (external)
    4,475 lbs / 2,030 kg
  • Max Gross Weight (internal)
    3,680 lbs / 1,669 kg
*MGW, Sea Level, ISA, no reserve
Powerplant
  • Takeoff
    505 shp / 377 kW
  • Max Continuous
    459 shp / 342 kW
Avionics
Fully integrated Garmin G1000H™ flight deck with twin 10.4” LCD screens reduces pilot workload.

Standard avionics features include:

  • Traffic Information System (TIS)
  • Moving Map display
  • Diagnostics/maintenance page
  • Airport diagrams
  • Flight Planning
  • Power Situation Indicator (PSI)
  • Engine Instruments and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)

 

Optional flight displays increase situational awareness:

  • Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS)
  • Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™ (HSVT)
  • “Pathway in the Sky” display
  • Traffic Alert System (TAS)