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Bell Helicopter

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X

B505
Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2017 present
Range
306 NM · 567 km
MTOW
1,670 kg
Cruise
125 kt · 232 km/h
Seats
5
5 seats (pilot included)
New price
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The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2017. It has a range of 306 nm, a cruise speed of 125 kt (232 km/h), 5 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 139 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 51 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 11/9/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
57 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 12 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 1.6MR$ 9.0M
market medianaging ≈ −4.5%/yr+28% vs Light Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 1.5M
model year 2021
Best value
US$ 1.5M
model year 2021
Top of range
US$ 2.3M
model year 2025
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 1.1M
R$ 6.2M
Median
US$ 1.6M
R$ 9.0M
Maximum
US$ 2.4M
R$ 13.5M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.7%/yr·2018→2026
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 9 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 ≈ ×1.12 to ×1.41 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.2M – 2.9M
R$ 6.9M – 16.3M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 1.4M – 3.4M
R$ 8.0M – 19.0M · 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$ 632/h
R$ 3.5K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 192.5K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 1.6K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.2K – 2.5K/h
R$ 6.7K – 14.0K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.3K – 1.8K/h
R$ 7.3K – 9.8K/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 · 12 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. 9 of 9 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
Nov 10, 2014
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
Mar 07, 2017
Units produced
505

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is Bell's light single-turbine helicopter, in production since 2017 and successor to the Jet Ranger lineage. It carries up to 5 occupants (4 in the typical configuration), cruises at 125 kt, has 306 nm of range and a service ceiling of 18,000 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,670 kg. With a reference price of US$1.2 million for a new unit, it occupies the entry tier of the light turbine category. In Brazil, the typical mission profile is short legs between cities and regional business flights, within the model's 306 nm range.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
1x Safran Arrius 2R turboshaft with FADEC
Engine type
Single-turbine 504 shp
Max speed
130 kt
Endurance
3 h
Fuel
360 L
Fuel
95.1 gal
Main rotor blades
2
Rate of climb
1,700 ft/min
Service ceiling
18,610 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
14,450 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
10,460 ft
Main rotor diameter
11.28 m

Cabin and comfort

Doors
4 doors + reconfigurable flat floor
Seats
5
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
5 seats (1 pilot + 1 copilot + 3 rear)
Typical configuration
Crew 1 + Bench 4
Useful load
680 kg
Noise attenuation
Modern cabin with improved insulation vs. 206B
Baggage compartment
18 cu ft

Avionics and engines

FMS
Garmin GTN 750H integrated
Cockpit
Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit (2 displays + GTN 750H)
Autopilot
Genesys Aerosystems IDU-450 4-axis optional
Flight deck
Garmin G1000 NXi
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B Out/In
Synthetic vision
Yes
Engine monitoring
Safran dual-channel FADEC integrated with the G1000H

Operating costs

Data source
Philip Greenspun Bell 505 Jet Ranger X review (Bell published operating estimates: 32 gph fuel, $209/hr airframe maint, $94/hr engine reserve, $448/hr total DOC @ 431 hr/yr) · Conklin & de Decker, Bell 505 Jet Ranger X operating costs & specs · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Bell 505 JetRanger X ownership price & operating costs · BWI Fly, Bell 505 insurance cost ($1M liability / $1.5M hull, $8k-$18k qualified pilot) · AOPA Aircraft Guide, Bell 505 (new price $1.35M, Arrius 2R, 125 kt, pilot + 4) · Safran, Arrius 2R engine (TBO 3000 hr)
Fuel burn
32 gal/h
List price (2024)
US$ 1,400,000
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
3,500 h
Market price (low)
US$ 950,000
Engine overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 1,450,000

External dimensions

Overall length
12.93 m
Wingspan
11.28 m
Height
3.25 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
989 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
1,670 kg
Maximum payload
680 kg
Fuel capacity
360 L
Fuel capacity
644 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone4 typical seats (pilot included) · 5 max1 crew4-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
1,35 m1,42 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
0,84 m long
Length
0.84 m
Width
1.42 m
Height
1.35 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

  1. 2014First flight
  2. 2017First deliveries
  3. 2017 - Launched in 2017 to fill the gap left by the discontinued 206B

    Bell discontinued the 206B JetRanger in 2010 and for 7 years had no entry-level turbine product, losing market share to the Robinson R66 (2010+). In 2014 it announced the Short Light Single (SLS), which became the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. FAA certification came in June 2017 and first delivery in March of the same year. The name 'Jet Ranger X' directly honors the 206B JetRanger, making clear its positioning as a modern successor.

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  4. 2017 - Mirabel (Canada) plant builds the 505; Lafayette (Louisiana) lost final assembly in 2016

    The Bell 505 is built at Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), the traditional Bell civil helicopter factory. Lafayette (Louisiana, USA), a facility opened in 2015 specifically for the 505 program, had its final assembly moved to Mirabel in 2016. In 2024 the cumulative fleet exceeds 500 units, with customers in 50+ countries.

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Brazil Fleet

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a 5-seat (pilot included) light single-turbine helicopter with a 306 nm range and a 125 kt cruise speed, in production since 2017. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.

According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.520, issue of 23 Apr 2021), the Bell 505 received its type certificate from Transport Canada, the design authority, on 19 Dec 2016, and EASA validation on 10 Nov 2017, in the small rotorcraft category (CS-27). The data sheet lists one Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2R engine, a 1,669 kg maximum mass with internal loading, a minimum crew of one pilot and up to four 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.

139 registrations in the RAB (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

Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit, modern vs. the analog 206B

Differentiator vs. the 206B: the 505 leaves the factory with a complete Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit (2 PFDs + MFD + integrated GTN 750H), Synthetic Vision Technology, ADS-B In/Out, and optional weather radar. An aircraft 'born digital', vs. the 206B, which needs a USD 200k+ retrofit to reach modern IFR. For turbine training schools and operators who want a modern aircraft without moving up to the H125/407 GXi (3-4x more expensive), the 505 is a unique proposition.

MSRP USD 1.4M, cheapest entry-level turbine

The 2024 MSRP of the Bell 505 is USD 1.4M, only 25% above the Robinson R66 (USD 1.09M) but with a full glass cockpit, FADEC engine, reconfigurable flat-floor cabin, global Bell support network and a sturdier metal airframe. It positions as the natural upgrade from the R66 and an alternative to the H125 without the USD 3.5M cost. The 2024 entry-level turbine market is growing with the Bell 505, R66 and Guimbal Cabri G2 (piston).

Limitations

2-blade teetering rotor, more vibration than the 4-blade 407

Bell adopted a 2-blade teetering rotor on the 505 (same as the 206B) to keep cost low; it is not the 4-blade soft-in-plane system of the Bell 407. Result: vibrations in cruise and hover are noticeably higher than the 407 or H125. Operators and instructors report greater fatigue on long missions (3+ hours) vs. the 407 GXi. An intentional trade-off: it keeps the price low and the mechanics simple in exchange for lesser smoothness.

Curiosities

Reconfigurable flat-floor cabin, a utility differentiator

An innovation of the Bell 505 is its flat-floor rear cabin with no sills or fixed bulkheads; seats can be removed in 5 minutes for configurations such as: 5 PAX corporate, 4 PAX + extended baggage, 2 PAX + 1 EMS stretcher, or a full cargo cabin for utility. A rare feature among entry-level turbines: the Robinson R66 has a fixed cabin and the Bell 206B had a traditional bench seat. It appeals to multi-mission operators who fly corporate and utility in the same week.

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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X 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

83 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-CTLPP-HUVPP-JRFPP-JRXPP-KYMPP-NUTPP-OOHPP-PEIPP-PMLPP-VIOPR-ALLPR-DITPR-FDNPR-GCIPR-ICFPR-IDPPR-INTPR-IRSPR-KBKPR-NGOPR-NROPR-NSFPR-OLIPR-RUNPR-TCBPR-VZAPR-WBIPS-ACTPS-ALDPS-ALNPS-ANVPS-BLBPS-BRLPS-BVTPS-CPHPS-CVMPS-DAHPS-DRLPS-ECMPS-EKSPS-ESMPS-ESTPS-FULPS-GJFPS-GTTPS-HGRPS-HGTPS-HHPPS-HJAPS-HMAPS-HMCPS-HSFPS-ICMPS-IPYPS-ISYPS-IVAPS-IVZPS-JLLPS-JLPPS-KFAPS-KOCPS-LJRPS-LOSPS-LPRPS-MCAPS-MDLPS-PHCPS-PJAPS-RBPPS-SCUPS-TBAPS-TEDPS-THIPS-UCAPS-VBRPS-VLOPT-FPCPT-PSTPT-RDSPU-BPEPU-CITPU-GFAPU-PRU

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?

The maximum range is 306 nm (306 NM · 567 km).

How fast is the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?

Cruise speed is 125 kt, equivalent to 232 km/h.

How many passengers does the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X seat?

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has 5 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 4 passengers.

How many Bell 505 Jet Ranger X are there in Brazil?

There are 139 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.

Who operates the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in Brazil?

105 distinct operators operate 108 units of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the RAB-ANAC: 5 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 103 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, SC and MG (data as of 11/12/2026). Another 30 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit with no operating class in the RAB. 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 505 Jet Ranger X per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,595 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 632 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 192,500 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 505 Jet Ranger X like in Brazil?

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a 5-seat (pilot included) light single-turbine helicopter with a 306 nm range and a 125 kt cruise speed, in production since 2017. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.

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