Bell 407GX
B407The 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
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
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
History
Lineage
Curiosities and highlights
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.