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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
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The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (JRX) is an American/Canadian light helicopter developed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 505 was unveiled at the 2013 Paris Airshow in June 2013 as the Bell SLS (Short Light Single). The Bell 505 designation was officially announced in February 2014. Its first flight occurred on November 11, 2014. The helicopter was certified by Transport Canada in December 2016. By 2023 about 500 have been sold. Popular uses include personal travel, sightseeing, law enforcement, and student training.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Bell Textron |
| Introduced | 2017 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 232 km/h |
| Range | 617 km |
| Ceiling | 5,672 m |
| Weight | 1.7 t |
| Length | 12.8 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | |
| South Korea | 50 | confirmed |
| Japan | — | |
| Indonesia | — | |
| Australia | — | |
| Vietnam | — |
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