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The Bell 407GX is a light turbine helicopter produced between 2011 and 2018. It has a range of 337 nm, a cruise speed of 133 kt (246 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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The Bell 407GX is the Bell 407 with a Garmin G1000H flight deck and a Rolls-Royce 250-C47B engine, certified in 2011; the 407GXP, from 2015, moved to the 250-C47B/8 engine. Both cover serial numbers 54300 to 54800 (except 54567), built through 2018, before the GXi. Maximum takeoff weight is 2,268 kg with internal load and up to 6 passengers.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
Rolls-Royce 250-C47B (GX) or 250-C47B/8 (GXP) with FADEC, 674 hp takeoff

Cabin and comfort

Doors
4 doors + external baggage door + 1,200 kg cargo hook
Seats
7
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
6-7 seats (1 pilot + 1 copilot + 4-5 aft)
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + Club 4
Useful load
1,043 kg
Noise attenuation
Quiet cabin, 4-blade rotor reduces vibration 35% vs. 206
Baggage compartment
16 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Engines
1× Rolls-Royce 250-C47B (674 shp · FADEC)

Operating costs

Data source
https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/395/Bell+407 · https://aviacost.com/aircraft-operating-cost-calculator/bell-407gxi · https://myaircraftcost.com/bell-407/ · https://bwifly.com/bell-407-insurance-cost/ · https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2018/26-02-2018-rr-m250-c47e-engine-to-power-new-bell-407gxi-helicopter.aspx
Fuel burn
45 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
3,000 h
Engine overhaul interval
3,500 h

External dimensions

Overall length
12.7 m
Wingspan
10.67 m
Height
3.56 m

Weights & fuel

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
2,268 kg
Fuel capacity
484 L
Fuel capacity
866 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 crewClub 4

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
1,30 m1,45 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
2,10 m long
Length
2.1 m
Width
1.45 m
Height
1.3 m
Volume
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Baggage
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History

End of production - 2018

2018

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Bell 407GX?

The maximum range is 337 nm (337 NM · 624 km).

How fast is the Bell 407GX?

Cruise speed is 133 kt, equivalent to 246 km/h.

How many passengers does the Bell 407GX seat?

The Bell 407GX has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.