Bell 206 JetRanger and LongRanger Family
The Bell 206 is a light helicopter family that grew from an early military observation prototype into the commercially successful five-seat 206A JetRanger. Bell later developed improved JetRangers and the stretched LongRanger, while military derivatives served in training and observation roles. The family became widely used for personal and business transport, flight training, public safety, aerial work, emergency medical service, and record-setting long-distance flights.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Model 206Bell 206ABell 206BBell 206B-3JetRangerJet RangerBell JetRangerBell 206LLongRangerBell LongRangerTH-57 Sea RangerOH-58 Kiowa
- Family Name
- Bell 206
- Full Name
- Bell 206 JetRanger and LongRanger Family
- Roles
- general_aviationbusinessutilitytrainerair_ambulancesearch_and_rescuemilitaryreconnaissance
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- rotorcraft
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- vtol
- Description
- The Bell 206 is a light helicopter family that grew from an early military observation prototype into the commercially successful five-seat 206A JetRanger. Bell later developed improved JetRangers and the stretched LongRanger, while military derivatives served in training and observation roles. The family became widely used for personal and business transport, flight training, public safety, aerial work, emergency medical service, and record-setting long-distance flights.
- First Flight Year
- 1,962
- Manufacturer
Links
- Official Url
- https://experience.bellflight.com/sales-hub/p/2
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 10:44:36 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 10:44:36 UTC