From The Archives: Versatility Hallmark Of Bell's New 427

Bell 427 Pilot Report
Bell Helicopter Textron’s Model 427 combines twin-engine reliability and performance with multimission capability in a compact, low-cost design that fills a gap in the company’s commercial product line.
Priced at $2.2 million in 1999 dollars, the 427 is Bell’s first production, light-weight multiengine helicopter and is aimed chiefly at the offshore, law enforcement, emergency medical services and corporate markets, according to Bob Parr, product manager, commercial product management for the company.






Published in Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 29, 1999
Versatility Hallmark Of Bell’s New 427. But the helicopter’s low acquisition and direct operating costs are not achieved at the expense of comfort or value. Explore the pilot report and interior images in the gallery. And read the full article here.