AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

Bell 407

Photo: Bell Helicopter Textron

Lift type	Rotary wing
Construction type	Factory-built
Control type	Piloted
Engine type	Turboshaft
Application	Business, Utility
Final assembly	Ozark (Blackwell Field) , Montreal (Mirabel)
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Single turboshaft light utility helicopter. Includes variants 407GX and upgraded models 407GXP and 407GXi.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
Bell 407	1993 / 1994		Baseline variant, four-bladed, sing-engine helicopter.
Bell 407GX	2011 / 2012		Variant with Garmin glass cockpit.
Bell 407GT	2013 / 2013		Armed version of 107GX.
Bell 407GXP	2015 / 2016		Upgraded version of 407GX with greater MTOW.
Bell 407GXi	2018 / 2018		Further upgraded version of 407GX with improved avionics and more powerful engine.
Bell 407M	2021 /		Special mission aircraft that can be equipped with range of armaments for armed reconnaissance, special operations, light-attack, anti-piracy and other missions.

Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: Bell 407

Airframer

Bell Helicopter Textron (Canada)

News

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