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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: 90 (2024). 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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