Bell Helicopter

Bell 430 for charter

Charter Bell 430 – explore specs, range, speed, dimensions & compare with similar private jets

Charter Price per Hour$2 100 – $2 900
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Bell 430
Family:
Bell 430
Manufacturer:
Bell Helicopter
Aircraft Class:
Helicopter
ICAO/IATA Codes:
B430
Number Built:
136
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity40
  • Reliability70
  • Comfort50

Performance

Service Ceiling:
20 000 ft 6 096 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
9 299 lbs 4 218 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turboshaft
Typical Engine:
2 x Rolls-Royce 250-C40B
Long Range Cruise Speed:
119 kts 220 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
140 kts 260 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
2.8 h
Max Range:
328 nmi 608 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
772 lb/h 350 kg/h
Max Payload:
3 527 lbs 1 600 kg

Bell 430 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
6
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
13.22 ft 4.03 m
Aircraft Length:
44.09 ft 13.44 m
Cabin Zones:
1 main passenger cabin behind cockpit, with rows or facing VIP seats; separate aft baggage area as fitted
Doors:
Side passenger access with separate crew doors where fitted; baggage/loading access varies by variant; no galley service door in typical charter layout
Baggage Compartment:
Cabin and/or aft baggage stowage; operator confirms usable dimensions and allowance
Airstairs:
No airliner-style stairs; skid or fixed/portable boarding step as fitted

Charter Costs for the Bell 430

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$2 100 – $2 900

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$1.5M – $4M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$19.05
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 060 – $1 660
Annual Cost of Ownership
$513 000 – $793 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$1.55 – $2.13

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$272 000
At 350 hours
$476 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$177 000
At 350 hours
$177 000

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Passengers

Bell 430 Description

The Bell 430 is a four-bladed, twin-engine, nine-seat helicopter, which features a roomy, quiet cabin with superior comfort. The Bell 430 can be used for a wide range of applications including offshore, emergency medical service, search and rescue and law enforcement missions.

Strengths

  • Access to suitable landing sites
  • Flexible local transport

Weaknesses

  • Limited cabin and baggage space
  • Payload varies with mission fuel and fitted equipment

Best use cases

  • Local transfers
  • Sightseeing or utility work

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