Bell 525
Leading-edge innovation and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Designed by our customers, the Bell 525 provides the ultimate platform for crew, passengers, and maintainers.
What's New
New Avionics Boxes
Wireless database updating from PED
Stream situational data to mobile apps
Fly-by-wire
Introducing the Garmin G100H NXi Flight Deck
Dual core processing power (~75% reduction [OA1] in Avionics start time)
High-resolution LED back-lit displays enhances visuals and screen brightness
Split-screen capability increases situational awareness and reduces pilot work load by allowing more simultaneous information display
HSI map overlay introduces intuitive information display on PFD
The first ever fly-by-wire flight controls on a commercial platform offer pilots enhanced safety margins and decreased workload, strengthening your performance in demanding missions and challenging environments
Next: Precise Flight Pulselite ®
The system will also be made available by Bell as an aftermarket installation
According to the manufacturer, the Pulselite® system has a direct impact on reducing the number of bird strikes
When enabled, the Pulselite® system alternately pulses the landing and taxi lights to enhance the visibility of the aircraft to traffic and birds
The Precise Flight Pulselite® system will now be included as standard equipment on all new Bell 407GXi purchases that are signed and firmed after January 1st, 2020
Precise Flight Pulselite ®
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Retrofitting kits available depending on current model
Touchscreen Flight Deck
Garmin G5000H® avionics incorporates the first touchscreen glass flight deck designed for helicopters. Want to discover more about this enhanced avionics suite?
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Engine Performance Monitoring
Regime Recognition
Flight Data Monitoring
Rotor Track Balance
Vibration monitoring of critical rotating components
Key Features
Next
Meet FDM regulatory requirements (14 CFR 135)
Reduce maintenance test flights
Get early warning of potential maintenance problems
Already proven in off-shore operation for medium/heavy aircraft
Why HUMS?
Visibility. Accessibilty.
Wrap-around windscreens and a side-stick control scheme provide a wide field of view during all stages of flight. Crew doors are aft of pilot seats to further enhance visibility and are easily accessible from the innovative J-track seats. Ask a salesperson more about this unique feature.
Marinized Airframe
A marinized airframe and MSG-3 maintenance plan designed to reduce overall operating costs
Innovative Drive System
Flexible Configuration.
16-passenger flat floor cabin and large cargo bay provide flexible configuration options and easy, quick passenger ingress and egress
Innovative drive system, designed to the latest Part 29 regulatory standards, offers rugged reliability for the harshest environments
Aircraft Health Tools
Integrated Vehicle Health Management system offers extensive aircraft monitoring along with smart predictive and diagnostic tools to improve flight safety and optimize dispatch availability
Customers worldwide have longed to bring 21st century rotorcraft technology to their businesses and operations. A new standard has been set and the next generation commercial rotorcraft has arrived. Fly-by-wire controls make flying intuitive. Operational safety is enhanced to open the door for new capabilities. A clean-sheet rotor design delivers the smoothest, most steady transport experience for you and your crew. And built-in features result in the lowest direct operating cost in its class.
Overview
At A Glance
2+16
Pax
Capacity
speed
kts
160
range
nm
580
Customers demand predictable costs and reduced downtime. With industry-first technologies and more standard features, you won’t sacrifice capability for cost.
Features
Lifecycle Cost Benefit
As missions become more complex, Bell believes that technology should make flight easier. With a fly-by-wire system reacting to pilots’ needs, the aircraft removes pain points and delivers a seamless experience for all on board.
High Performance. Low Workload.
Extra-wide seats, large windows, and simple emergency exits. This aircraft takes passenger comfort seriously.
Passenger Experience
Mission planners deserve flexibility. With a large fuel capacity and rapidly reconfigurable cabin, extend your reach to elevate your operations.
Range without Compromise
Touchscreen controls streamline mission management and simplify the cockpit. The G5000H integrated flight deck is a state-of-the-art avionics suite that is equipped to meet and exceed global airspace modernization initiatives.
Advanced Avionics
Be ready to work on day one. The Bell 525 offers you a standard, marinized platform ready for offshore transport.
Marinization Made Easy
Missions
Troop Transport
Energy & Offshore
Search & Rescue
Corporate
Training
With our widest cabin, explore the various configuration options to comfortably transport your squadrons and crew.
Flexible and Fast
Public Safety Mission Ready Configuration includes: searchlight, EO/IR camera, and choice of moving map on copilot display and/or cabin operator station.
Mission Ready Configuration (MRC) Option: Yes
Flexible cabin includes easily foldable or removable seats
Reconfigurable and Ready
Baggage bay can fit 18 cubic feet/250 lbs of cargo
Easily removable dual controls
Flat floor with 99ft of cabin and integrated tie downs
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Next: Possibilities
Next: Reconfigurable and ready
Max cruise speed: 125kts
HOGE: 10,460 ft (ISA, MGW)
Wide power margin provided by 505 shp turbine engine
Cargo hook with 2,295 lb external load capability
Possibilities
Next: VIP Cabin
Simple, easy to complete pre-flight procedures
Crash attenuating seats provided for all 5 aircraft occupants
FADEC Engine control eases pilot workload and minimizes likelihood of limit exceedances
G1000H NXi Avionics provides outstanding aircrew situational awareness
Modern design brings ultimate control and safety
Next: modern design
18" wide seats with ample head space
Large doors for easy cabin access
Cabin space with 14 inches of legroom - 30% more than competition
New executive interior
VIP Cabin
With an airframe marinized on the assembly line and impeccable range, this platform comes equipped to access remote locations and support your operations.
Prepared for Distance
Next Generation Glass Cockpit
Next: Next Generation Glass Cockpit
Safran Arrius 2R engine with dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
Energy-attenuating seats
For your safety:
Optional dual-pilot controls for efficient student-flight instructor interaction
The Ideal Trainer
HEMS Mission Ready Configuration includes: NVG, air conditioning, and choice of Aerolite or URC full medical interiors.
Elevate your patient care with easy, ergonomic and efficient side loading, offering a wide space to carry more equipment and serve more patients
Fit for Service Equipment
Crash-resistant fuel tanks
4-point seat belts
Moving Map Display
Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning
Traffic Information System
Optional flight displays increase situational awareness:
FADEC system to increase fuel efficiency and reliability
Fully integrated Garmin G1000H NXi flight deck with twin 10.4" LED back-lit displays
“Pathways in the Sky” Display
Garmin’s Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology™
Next: The ideal trainer
Drive system provided by proven, simple 206L-4 transmission and rotor component
Rugged air-frame delivers stable, comfortable ride in turbulent conditions
Proven Durability with full auto-rotation capability
Robust and Durable
High inertia rotor system provides excellent auto-rotation capability
Next: Operator-Driven Design
Rising operating cost
Challenge: Aging OH-58 Fleet
Case Study: Sacramento Police Department
Next: Case Study
Lower costs drives more flight hours, providing more support to officers on ground
Very low-cost alternative to larger aircraft
The Bell 505 has among the lowest acquisition and operating cost of public safety aircraft on the market
95% of Mission Solution, Only 50% Cost
Next: Mission Solution
A 3.9 hrs endurance allows for most ALE missions (patrol, command/control, etc)
Superior visibility enhances law enforcement operations
Design driven by customer input including maintenance providers
Operator-Driven Design
Corporate Ready Configuration includes: Corporate Seats and Interior with leather accents and air conditioning.
LIVE mount system eliminates vibration before it enters the cabin to create a smooth journey and comfortable space for your passengers to work or relax.
Quiet Cabin Comfort
Integrated glass cockpit allows for maximum safety and control
Simple, easy and pre-flight procedures for fast call to action
Life Cycle Cost will be significantly less than any Long Light Single
Outdated mission equipment
Advanced avionics
Solution: The Bell 505
Bell 505’s thermal imaging and infrared helped SPD capture two suspects shortly after delivery
Ergonomic seats
Air Operations Team flies comfortably during long missions
Maintenance and operation
Easy and low cost Enhanced safety – Certified to latest safety standards
Performance
Speeds of 125 knots and useful load of 1,500 pounds - provides high performance to meet the SPD’s mission
Next: explore the platform
Baggage bay can fit 18 cubic feet of cargo and provides ample space for medical supplies
In less than five minutes, you can install or uninstall a Med-Pac EMS-LITE interior, ideal for keeping your aircraft multi-mission capable.
Rapid Multi-mission Capability
Next: Rapid Multi-Mission Capability
Easy to access navigational and waypoint data simplifies flight planning and management
Large windows deliver excellent all-around crew visibility
90% more range for half the cost. Save money and go farther.
Flexible open cabin with removable seats and wide 55" clamp shell doors allow for affordable HEMS
Explore the only short, single-light platform capable of completing HEMS missions
A Garmin G1000H® NXi Integrated Flight Deck with synthetic vision and terrain avoidance warning combined with a capability to handle IFR conditions establish this aircraft as the tool every pilot needs to maneuver through the skies.
Maximize Your Flight Education
Mission Ready Configuration (MRC) Option: No
Open cabin and forward-facing seats give passengers or students better views during flight
Ask a bell employee about our different customizatin options.
Experience impeccable situation awareness in the 407's glass cockpit. A learning environment designed for insightful training, our cabin and modern avionics will help you master vertical flight.
Ask a Bell employee about our different customization options or contact us for more information.
Avionics
Powerplant
160 kts / 296 km/h
Specifications
Max Cruise
580 nm / 1,074 km
Max Range*
10,700 ft / 3,261 m
Hover Ceiling IGE**
88ft² / 8.2²
Passenger Cabin Floor Area
Passenger Cabin Height
2 + 16
Standard Seating
2 + 20
High Density Seating
641 US gal / 2,426 liters
Standard Fuel
21,500 lbs / 9,752 kg
Max Gross Weight (External Load)
Max Gross Weight (Internal)
1,979 shp / 1,278 kW
Max Continuous (Uninstalled Thermodynamic Capability)
54 in / 137 cm
20,500 lbs / 9,299 kg
8,100 ft / 2,469 m
Hover Ceiling OGE**
1,714 shp / 1,476 kW
Takeoff Horsepower (Uninstalled Thermodynamic Capability)
2,129 shp / 1,588 kW
30-second OEI Capability
Garmin G5000H® avionics incorporating the first touchscreen glass controlled flight deck designed for helicopters.
Garmin G5000H® avionics incorporating the first touchscreen glass flight deck designed for helicopters.
*Max GW, Sea Level, ISA, standard fuel, no reserves, VLRC ** Max GW, ISA
Customer Advantage Plan (CAP)
Aircraft Coverage
Complete
DMC Competitive
Value
Over 100+ CSFs to Support You
Support
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CAP Benefits
Premier Plan
Standard Plan
New aircraft only
Low annual flight hour customers
No minimum annual flight hours
5 years or 2,000 hours
5 years and unlimited hours
New aircraft and fielded fleet
High annual flight hour customers
Predictable maintenance costs
Priority access to parts and assemblies
Enhanced parts forecasting capability
Reduction in your transactions and suppliers
Complete airframe coverage
Maximized aircraft’s residual value
Increased aircraft availability
Costs aligned with aircraft usage
Ease of maintenance and planning
From costs to scheduling, we handle surprises, so you don’t have to.
Worry-Free Predictability
Take back the time you need to keep flying. Reduce inventory, optimize staffing and minimize AOG costs.
Simplified operations
No waiting in line for the right part. Receive exclusive access to our OEM-backed rotable inventory.
VIP Experience
Receive 1-on-1 support 24/7 from your personal account manager and our global support network.
Dedicated Support
Maximize aircraft resale with OEM-approved parts and transferable Premier CAP plans.
Protected Aircraft Value
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Maximize aircraft resale with OEM-approved parts and transferrable Premier CAP plans.
Simplified Operations
Worry-free Predictability
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