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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

Photo: Bell Helicopter Textron

Lift type	Rotary wing
Construction type	Factory-built
Control type	Piloted, Autonomous
Engine type	Turboshaft
Application	Business, Search & Rescue, Trainer, Utility
Final assembly	Montreal (Mirabel)
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Single turbine light helicopter with adaptable cabin for multiple configurations. Includes Uncrewed 505 aerial logistics aircraft variant, selected for USMC Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle - Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	2013 / 2014		Production: 12 (2026) GAMA: Bell 505. Light utility helicopter.

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 505 Jet Ranger X

Airframer

Bell Helicopter Textron (Canada)

News

Other aircraft programs: Bell 407, Bell 429, Bell 412EP

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