The Bell 430 was a commercial twin-engine light helicopter that advanced rotor technology with its innovative four-blade, bearingless composite main rotor system. First flown on October 25, 1994, it was a stretched derivative of the Bell 230 featuring twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40B turboshaft engines and seating for up to eight passengers. The aircraft measured 1 foot 6 inches longer than its predecessor and delivered 10 percent more engine power for enhanced performance. Bell Helicopter manufactured exactly 136 helicopters at their Mirabel, Quebec facility between 1995 and 2008.
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| — | 1997 | 49036 | United States | a52370 |