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NOTE: RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Overview:
The Bell Model 206 JetRanger is among the most accomplished helicopters ever built. The OH-58 Kiowa is the military version of the Bell 206.
The Bell 206 was the first helicopter to circumnavigate the world in 1982 and it set the around the world helicopter speed record in 1994
Bell 206 helicopters have flown over 60 million hours in over 65 countries around the world. They are used for EMS, Homeland Security, training of armed forces pilots, as a corporate transport, as an air tanker and spotter helicopter, and as a news helicopter.
For fighting blazes the Bell 206 Jet Ranger can use a 780 gallon "Bambi" bucket. Depending on how near the retardant base is, the JetRanger can often drop more retardant than a fixed wing aircraft in the same period of time.
Development:
1971 - the 206B "JetRanger II" was introduced.
1974 - Bell flew the prototype Model 206L Long Ranger with a more powerful engine, bigger rotor, more fuel capacity, and longer fuselage allowing room for seven passengers.
1977 - the 206C JetRanger III took to the sky. Primary improvements over prior models were increased engine power and an improved tail rotor system.
1981- a military variant, the Model 206L-3 Texas Ranger was introduced. Initially it was powered by a 317 hp. engine, but newer models have now increased to 650 hp.
Model Variants:
The
Model 206 is a two-rotor, turbine powered helicopter with a
conventional, two-bladed tail rotor. It uses hydraulic flight controls.
The 206A, B, and C are standard designs, while the 206L LongRanger can hold up to seven seats.
The LongRanger has further model development to the 202 L-2 and 206L-4 designations.
The 206L-3 Texas Ranger is designed to be used by the military and was first deployed in 1981.
The Bell 206LT TwinRanger is a twin engined conversion and new build of the 206L.
The Bell 407 is derived from the Model 206, but uses a 4-bladed rotor for more power and better reliability.
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206 L3 Specifications
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Primary Function:
Crew:
Engine:
Horsepower:
Length:
Height:
Rotor Diameter:
Weight Empty:
Max. Weight:
Retardant:
Fuel:
Cruise Speed:
Max. Speed:
Climb Rate:
Ceiling:
Range:
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utility
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Allison
650 hp
42' 9"
9' 7"
37' 0"
2,200 lbs.
4,150 lbs.
780 gallons
110 US gals.
126 mph
150 mph
1,280 fpm
15,000 feet
300 miles
1977
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RC Helicopter from Vario.
Radio Control Helicopters:
There are plenty of places to find a Jet Ranger fuselage for your RC Helicopter. There are all sizes from a radio control helicopter micro model up to giant scale.
Vario makes a number of fuselages to fit the Jet Ranger RC Helicopter, for standard and turbine engines.
In the first picture below is the Vario Sky Fox radio control helicopter fuselage of a Bell Jet Ranger. The fuselage for the RC Helicopter is 58" long. Recommended power for the radio control helicopter is a 11.5 cc engine.
The second picture below is of a Vario RC Helicopter turbine engine fuselage of the Bell Jet Ranger. Length of the radio control helicopter fuselage is 98.5". Power can be from Jet Cat PH T3, PH T4, or Jakadofsky PJW- R turbine engines.
If you have a favorite Jet Ranger RC Helicopter, please tell us about it.
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Radio Control Helicopter |
 RC Helicopter with Sky Fox fuselage.
Radio Control Helicopter
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RC Helicopter with Vario turbine fuse.
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