Our Aircraft
Prairie Helicopters uses the Bell 206B Jet Ranger for various
reasons. For commercial services it is adaptable and cost
effective for the client. For training purposes it is reliable
and the most likely type that students will operate at the
beginning of their careers. The greatest advantage for any
purpose is its track record of safety.
Bell 206B Jet Ranger
| Average Cruise Speed |
110 mph |
| Fuel Capacity |
640 lbs.(364 L) |
| Fuel Consumption |
200 lbs (114 L) /hr |
| Maximum Range |
316 miles |
| 20 Minute Reserve |
2.9 hours |
| Passenger Seating |
4 |
| Maximum Gross Weight |
Internal 3200 lbs |
| Maximum Gross Weight |
External 3300 lbs |
| Average Empty Weight |
1880 lbs |
| Internal Payloads |
|
25 miles 1029 lbs
|
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| 50 miles 983 lbs |
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| 100 miles 892 lbs |
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| External Sling Load |
1000 lbs. |
Bell 407
The aircraft that we use for our charter services are the
Bell 206B Jet Ranger and the Bell 407. The Jet Ranger is the
safest, most reliable and most popular helicopter in the world.
It is very versatile and can be adapted to
many different types of work. the Bell 407 is a larger, faster
and more powerful helicopter that can be used for even more
applications that require greater speed or additional power.
Robinson R44 Raven II
Specification
| Weights |
| Gross Weight |
2,500 lb |
| Empty Weight Equipped (incl oil & avionics) |
1,506 lb |
Standard Fuel (30.6 gal)
|
184 lb |
| Auxiliary Fuel (18.3 gal) |
110 lb |
| Passengers and Baggage w/standard fuel |
810 lb |
| Passengers and Baggage w/auxiliary fuel |
700 lb |
| Performance |
| Cruise Speed |
up to 135 mph (117 kts) |
| Maximum Range (no reserve) |
approx 400 miles (348 nm) |
| Hover Ceiling IGE @ 2500 lb |
8,950 feet |
| Hover Ceiling OGE @ 2300 lb |
7,500 feet |
| Hover Ceiling OGE @ 2500 lb |
4,500 feet |
| Rate-of-Climb @ 2500 lb & 6000 feet |
over 1,000 fpm |
| Maximum Operating Altitude |
14,000 feet |
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