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Bell 4071996–2011Bell 407 GXi2018+in production
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Bell Helicopter

Bell 407 GXi

B407
Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2018 present
Range
337 NM · 624 km
MTOW
2,381 kg
Cruise
133 kt · 246 km/h
Seats
7
7 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 3.8M
Catalog reference, no research date

The Bell 407 GXi is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2018. Price: a new Bell 407 GXi starts at US$ 3.8M; used, the market median is around US$ 3.6M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 337 nm, a cruise speed of 133 kt (246 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 18 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The Bell 407 family (2 variants) totals 42 active units. There are 53 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 57 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/26/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data57 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 3.6MR$ 20.2M
market medianaging ≈ −3.5%/yr+188% vs Light Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 3.6M
model year 2018
Best value
US$ 3.6M
model year 2018
Top of range
US$ 4.0M
model year 2021
Used vs new
−5%
catalog US$ 3.8M
Minimum
US$ 3.0M
R$ 16.8M
Median
US$ 3.6M
R$ 20.2M
Maximum
US$ 4.9M
R$ 27.5M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 3.8M · R$ 21.3M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +3.6%/yr·2018→2021
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
2 of 3 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.36 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 3.3M – 5.7M
R$ 18.3M – 32.0M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 3.8M – 6.7M
R$ 21.2M – 37.4M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 880/h
R$ 4.9K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 227.7K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 2.0K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 3.5K – 4.5K/h
R$ 19.6K – 25.2K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.9K – 2.6K/h
R$ 10.4K – 14.6K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.

How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 3 of 3 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.6075 / US$ · 11/12/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Jun 29, 1995
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced (this variant)
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The Bell 407 GXi is the version of the Bell 407 launched in 2018, a single-engine turbine helicopter with integrated-display avionics. It has a range of 337 nm, cruises at 133 kt and reaches a ceiling of 18,690 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,381 kg. The typical configuration carries 6 occupants, with up to 7 seats depending on the cabin arrangement. It is used in business transport, support for agricultural and industrial operations and rescue missions, and corresponds to ICAO code B407. On this page you will find the spec sheet, the estimated operating cost and the fleet of the model registered in Brazil.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
1x Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 turboshaft (dual-channel FADEC)
Engine type
Single-turbine 867 shp
Max speed
140 kt
Endurance
3 h
Fuel
480 L
Fuel
126.8 gal
Main rotor blades
4
Rate of climb
1,900 ft/min
Service ceiling
18,690 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
13,550 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
11,940 ft
Main rotor diameter
10.67 m

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 + Bench 5
Useful load
1,342 kg
Noise attenuation
Quiet cabin, 4-blade soft-in-plane rotor
Baggage compartment
16 cu ft

Avionics and engines

FMS
Garmin GTN 750H integrated
Cockpit
Garmin G1000H NXi complete glass cockpit (3 displays)
Autopilot
Genesys Aerosystems IDU-450 or Garmin GFC 600H 4-axis
Flight deck
Garmin G1000 NXi
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B Out/In
IFR certified
IFR single-pilot certified from the factory
Synthetic vision
Yes
Rotor health monitoring
Integrated HUMS, monitors rotor, gearbox and engine in real time

Operating costs

Data source
Conklin & de Decker, Bell 407GXi operating costs (conklindedecker.jetsupport.com) · aviacost.com Bell 407GXi ownership & operating cost calculator (variable $883/h, total $1,723/h @325h) · Bolt Flight, Bell 407 GXi price and operating costs (fuel 46-60 gph, airframe ~$252/h, powerplant ~$128/h) · myaircraftcost.com, Bell 407 direct operating cost analysis (DOC ~$589/h) · Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 engine press release / spec (single engine)
Fuel burn
60 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
3,000 h
Market price (low)
US$ 2,400,000
Engine overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 3,300,000

External dimensions

Overall length
12.7 m
Wingspan
10.67 m
Height
3.56 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
1,224 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
2,381 kg
Maximum payload
1,043 kg
Fuel capacity
480 L
Fuel capacity
859 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 crew5-seat bench

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
1,16 m1,19 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
1,52 m long
Length
1.52 m
Width
1.19 m
Height
1.16 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—

Differences between variants

Bell 407Bell 407 GXi2018+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling

Key changes

Detailed variants pending.

History

First flight - 1995

1995

Certified in early 2018 with Garmin G1000H NXi

Bell certified the 407 GXi in early 2018 as a direct evolution of the 407 GXP (2015), replacing the original Garmin G1000H with the G1000H NXi (a more modern generation system with SVT, integrated dual GTN 750H, weather data, and ADS-B In/Out). The engine evolved to the Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 with dual-channel FADEC, eliminating manual power-setting control and increasing fuel efficiency by 4-6%. The model became Bell's single-turbine flagship.

2018Bell Textron

Brazil Fleet

The Bell 407 GXi is a 7-seat (pilot included) single-turbine helicopter with a 337 nm range and a 133 kt cruise speed, in production since 2018. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the Bell 407 family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.

According to Bell, on 26 Feb 2018 the 407GXi already held Transport Canada certification and uses the Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 engine with dual-channel FADEC. On 29 Oct 2018, Bell announced FAA validation. According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.512, issue 4, of 16 Dec 2019), "407GXi" is the commercial name of the Bell 407 with the 250-C47E/4 engine and Garmin G1000H NXi avionics, from serial number 54805 (plus 54567). The data sheet lists a four-blade main rotor, a two-blade tail rotor, one pilot and up to 6 passengers.

The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.

Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.

93 registrations in the RAB across the Bell 407 family (2 variants), all statuses

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

Open Analytics

Lineage

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

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Integrated HUMS monitors rotor and gearbox in real time

The 407 GXi comes with a factory-integrated HUMS (Health and Usage Monitoring System); accelerometer sensors and thermocouples on the main rotor, main gearbox and tail record data in real time. Algorithms detect bearing degradation, blade balance and gearbox wear before failure. It enables condition-based maintenance (CBM) replacing fixed calendar intervals. Reduces unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs by 15-20%.

IFR single-pilot certified

Unlike the original 407 (VFR-only) and the AS350/H125 (not IFR certified), the 407 GXi is IFR single-pilot certified, enabling night IFR EMS missions, VIP transport in bad weather, IFR training flights and corporate operation under IFR. An important competitive differentiator vs. the H125, for customers who need IFR without going to a twin (AW109, H135) that costs 2x more.

C47E engine with FADEC reduces pilot workload by 30%

The 407 GXi's Rolls-Royce M250-C47E/4 engine has dual-channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), replacing the manual NG/N1 control of the original 407. The pilot only sets the power demand via the collective; the FADEC manages fuel, air/fuel ratio, NG, NF and envelope protection automatically. Workload reduced by 30% vs. manual control, especially in emergencies and precise hover. A modern standard followed by every new generation of single-turbine helicopters.

Limitations

MSRP of USD 3.2M puts it in the same range as the H125 and AW119

The 2024 MSRP of the 407 GXi is USD 3.2M, in the same price range as the H125 (USD 3.5M), AW119 KX (USD 3.4M) and MD 600N. The market has 3 premium single-turbine choices, and the final decision comes down to brand preference, regional support and the specific mission (utility = H125, executive = 407, IFR-heavy = 407 GXi). Bell has a strong support network in North America; Airbus is stronger in Europe/Brazil/Asia.

Curiosities

Replaced the UH-1H Huey in some utility/EMS operations

The 407 GXi has been replacing the legacy military UH-1H 'Huey' (1956-1976) in government and civil utility operations in the US; state National Guard and Department of Forestry programs swapped Hueys (discontinued 2015) for single-turbine 407 GXis. Operating cost of ~USD 920/h is a fraction of the UH-1H's USD 1,500/h, with more efficient useful load and a modern cabin. A similar movement is happening in Brazil in state government fleets (public safety, DETRAN (state traffic agencies)).

FlightGlobal

Bell 407 GXi for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

22 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Bell 407 family (2 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-CSSPP-JMHPP-MJDPP-PEMPP-SHIPR-ALTPR-DVBPR-MRLPR-MZLPR-PJSPS-AHLPS-EFRPS-ELKPS-MGBPS-MINPS-TEJPS-TESPS-VRGPT-YPPPT-YZDPT-YZGPT-YZL

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bell 407 GXi cost?

The catalog reference for a new Bell 407 GXi is US$ 3.8M, without a verified factory list price. On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.

What is the range of the Bell 407 GXi?

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

How fast is the Bell 407 GXi?

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

How many passengers does the Bell 407 GXi seat?

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

How many Bell 407 GXi are there in Brazil?

There are 18 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The Bell 407 family (2 variants) totals 42 active units.

Who operates the Bell 407 GXi in Brazil?

14 distinct operators operate 14 units of the Bell 407 GXi in the RAB-ANAC: 14 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in PR, SC and SP (data as of 11/12/2026). Another 4 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate the Bell 407 GXi per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 2,019 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 880 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 227,700 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.

What is the market for the Bell 407 GXi like in Brazil?

The Bell 407 GXi is a 7-seat (pilot included) single-turbine helicopter with a 337 nm range and a 133 kt cruise speed, in production since 2018. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count, summed across the variants of the Bell 407 family, is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status is in the model's Analytics.

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