Bell 222/230 | |
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General information | |
Type | Executive/utility helicopter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
Number built | Bell 222: 199 Bell 230: 38[1] |
History | |
Manufactured | Bell 222: 1980–1991 Bell 230: 1992–1995 |
Introduction date | Bell 222: 1979 Bell 230: 1991 |
First flight | Bell 222: 13 August 1976 Bell 230: 12 August 1991 |
Variants | Bell 430 |
Developed into | Bell D-292 |
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes.