The Bell 407 helicopter has a shoulder harness for each seat. Equipped with a rupture resistant fuel system, the 407 has collective mounted throttle. It has rollover bulkheads and rugged energy attenuating skid landing gear.
The internal maximum gross weight is 5,000 lbs. The external maximum gross weight is 6,000 lbs. The internal useful load is 2,347 lbs and maximum external useful load is 2,646 lbs. The maximum cruise speed is 153.04 mph. The maximum range is 243 ft-lb.
The Bell 407 is powered by the Rolls-Royce M250-C47B turboshaft engine. Its transmission has a continuous power rating of 630 shaft horsepower. The hover ceiling in ground effect is 12,000 feet at International Standard Atmosphere. The 407 has a takeoff weight of 5,000 lbs. The service ceiling is 17,600 feet.
The 407 has a soft mounted pylon isolation system, a Kaflex input drive shaft and an oil filter with replaceable type cartridge. The oil pump has constant pressure.
Fully equipped, the 407 has fire extinguisher and first-aid kit. It has a ram air ventilation system and a storage area behind the pilot and co-pilot seats. It has soundproofing, carpeting and data case. It is equipped with a partial shelf behind the aft seat.
