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Bell Helicopter Bell 430

B430
Medium Turbine HelicopterDiscontinued1996–2007
Range
360 NM · 667 km
MTOW
4.218 kg
Cruise
138 kt · 256 km/h
Seats
8
up to 8 passengers
Used price
US$ 1.9M
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Fleet and analytics

How many fly in Brazil, owners and operators, historical series

14 in Brazil
For sale now

Active listings, asking prices and used median

8 listings · median US$ 1.9M
Cost per hourOperating cost

Hourly cost, fixed and variable, run your scenario

US$ 2.684/h at 400h/yr
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The Bell Helicopter Bell 430 is a medium turbine helicopter produced between 1996 and 2007. It has a range of 360 nm, a cruise speed of 138 kt (256 km/h), up to 8 passengers. Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 1.9M. In Brazil there are 14 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. There are 7 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 8 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/7/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
8 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 1.9 miR$ 9.5 mi
market medianaging ≈ −3.0%/yr−47% vs Helicóptero Medium Turbine median
Entry
US$ 1.4 mi
model year 1996
Best value
US$ 1.9 mi
model year 2003
Top of range
US$ 2.1 mi
model year 2008
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 1.3 mi
R$ 6.5 mi
Median
US$ 1.9 mi
R$ 9.5 mi
Maximum
US$ 3.2 mi
R$ 16.4 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +3.1%/yr·1996→2008
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.
5 of 6 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 ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.32 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.

Air taxi
US$ 1.4 mi – 3.6 mi
R$ 7.0 mi – 18.4 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 1.6 mi – 4.2 mi
R$ 8.0 mi – 21.7 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.9 mil/h
R$ 9.5 mil/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 331.5 mil
Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
US$ 2.7 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 4.5 mil – 5.5 mil/h
R$ 23.0 mil – 28.2 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 3.0 mil – 4.1 mil/h
R$ 15.4 mil – 21.0 mil/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: Paramount Business Jets quotes Bell 430 avg ~$4,950/hr. Brazil: Flapper lists twin-engine helicopters R$14,000-R$22,000/hr; large twins of the EC145/EC155 class (direct Bell 430 competitor) ~R$20,500 (~US$4,000/h). At ~R$5.4/USD (Jun 2026) Bell-430-class twin ~US$3,000-4,100/hr.

How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 04/06/2026

Pre-owned asking range cross-checked Jun 2026: Controller.com 4 listings $1,275,000-$1,990,000; AvBuyer 2000 low-time (3,474h) listed $1,990,000; HeliTrader 2008 N431LL (1,088h) reduced to $1,850,000; broker (Vertical HeliTrader) 2008 turnkey VIP $2,350,000; AvPay/AvBuyer FAQ cites 2025 airworthy range $1.6M-$3.2M; BoltFlight/MyAircraftCost $1.5M-$3M. Median ~$1.85M aligns with HeliValues 'Now' fair-market value of $1.85M for a 2003 model published in the BJT/Conklin & de Decker used-jet review. DOC $1,645/hr = Conklin & de Decker Life Cycle Cost total variable flight cost per hour for a 2003 Bell 430 (fuel $649.44 @ $7.38/gal, maint labor $249.85, parts $235.90, inspections/LLP $150.66, engine restoration $297.26). Value driven mainly by component/landing-gear life, not airframe age.

  • Controller.com - Bell 430 For Sale (4 listings), Search snippet Jun 2026: asking range $1,275,000-$1,990,000 across 4 listings; page itself HTTP 403 to fetch
  • AvBuyer - Bell 430 Helicopters for Sale, Fetched 2026-06-04; 2000 low-time listed $1,990,000; 2001 s/n 49078 (22,926h) price on request
  • HeliTrader - Bell 430 for sale, Fetched 2026-06-04; 2008 N431LL (1,088h) reduced ask $1,850,000, updated 2026-03-19
  • AvPay - Bell 430 FAQ, Fetched 2026-06-04; FAQ: 2025 airworthy range $1.6M-$3.2M
  • BJT Online / Conklin & de Decker - Bell 430 used-jet review (Additional Information PDF), Fetched + read PDF 2026-06-04; 2003 model: total variable flight cost $1,645.39/hr; HeliValues 'Now' fair-market value $1.85M
  • BoltFlight - Bell 430 Price and Operating Costs, Fetched 2026-06-04; used acquisition $1.5M-$3M; fuel ~40 gal/hr
  • HeliValues - Bell 430 (Official Helicopter Blue Book), Fetched 2026-06-04; confirms resale data exists for 1996-2008; detailed figures behind subscription

PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026

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

  • Identity
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  • History
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  • Brazil
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  • Lineage
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  • Accidents
  • Identity
  • Specs
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Temporal identity

First flight
25 de out de 1994
FAA cert.
11 de abr de 1996
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
136

Bell 430, helicóptero médio bimotor. Versão alongada do Bell 230, mercado VIP.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
2x Rolls-Royce M250-C40B turboeixos
Range Nm
360
Tipo de motor
Twin-turbine 808 shp cada
Max Speed Kt
150
Velocidade de cruzeiro
138 kt
Empty Weight Kg
2.470
Endurance Hours
4
Fuel Capacity L
920
Combustível
188 gal
Main Rotor Blades
4
Razão de subida
2.050 ft/min
Teto de serviço
16.000 ft
Hover Ceiling Ige Ft
13.800
Hover Ceiling Oge Ft
9.700
Main Rotor Diameter M
12,8
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
4.218
Altitude máx. operação
14.600 ft

Cabin and comfort

Doors
2 portas frontais + 2 sliding doors traseiras
Ac Optional
Sim
Configuration
8-9 lugares VIP (1 piloto + 1 copiloto + 6-7 passageiros) em poltronas executivas
Configuração típica
Executive 6
Passengers Max
8
Useful Load Kg
1.748
Volume da cabine
4,47 m³
Noise Attenuation
Cabine VIP, boa atenuação acústica para padrão da época
Volume da cabine
158 cu ft
Passengers Typical
6
Baggage Compartment Cuft
35

Avionics and engines

Fms
Universal UNS-1 ou Honeywell GNS-XLS
Cockpit
Bell-Rogerson glass cockpit ou steam gauges + EFIS opcional
Autopilot
Honeywell SPZ-7000 4-eixos
Painel de voo
Universal
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345 com ADS-B Out (retrofit)
Ifr Certified
IFR single-pilot certificado de fábrica

Operating costs

Fonte de dados
Conklin & de Decker Life Cycle Cost, 2003 Bell 430 (BJTonline used-jet review PDF): fuel $649.44/hr at $7.38/gal = 88 gph, variable $1,645.39/hr, fixed $374,098/yr, engine restoration $297.26/hr · Helivalue$ pre-owned market value ~$1.85M · aircraftcostcalculator.com Bell 430 operating cost page · Bell 430 spec sources confirming 88 gph cruise on 2x Rolls-Royce M250-C40B
Fuel Burn Gph
105
Msrp 2024 Usd
—
Última atualização
2026
Hourly Operating Usd
1.900
Rotor Overhaul Period Hours
2.500
Current Market Price Usd Low
1.200.000
Engine Overhaul Period Hours
3.500
Current Market Price Usd High
3.500.000

External dimensions

Comprimento total
13,44 m
Envergadura
12,8 m
Altura
3,72 m

Weights & fuel

Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
2.406 kg
Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
4.218 kg
Carga máxima (payload)
1.600 kg
Capacidade de combustível
920 L
Capacidade de combustível
1.647 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zona6 typical passengers · 8 maxExecutivo 6 lug.

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
1,45 m1,45 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
2,51 m long
Length
2,51 m
Width
1,45 m
Height
1,45 m
Volume
4,47 m³
Baggage
—

History

  1. 1994First flight
  2. 1996FAA certification
  3. 1996 - Lançado em 1996 como evolução do Bell 230/222

    Bell certificou o 430 em fevereiro de 1996, evolução direta do Bell 230 (que era derivado do Bell 222 dos anos 70). Mudanças principais: fuselagem alongada em 18 polegadas (45 cm) para acomodar 8-9 PAX VIP, motor Allison 250-C40B mais potente e rotor de 4 pás soft-in-plane (mesma tecnologia do Bell 407). Posicionado como direct competitor do Sikorsky S-76 (já dominante em VIP twin) e Agusta A109. Mais de 130 unidades produzidas em 11 anos.

    Bell Textron
  4. 2007End of production
  5. 2009 - Substituído pelo Bell 429 GlobalRanger em 2009

    Bell descontinuou o 430 em 2007, substituído pelo Bell 429 GlobalRanger em 2009 (programa lançado 2005, primeira entrega 2009). Bell 429 é design totalmente novo (não derivado 222/230/430) com motor PW207D1, MTOW 3.175 kg (mais leve que 430), 7 PAX, FBW partial e cabine modular. Bell 429 sucesso comercial vs. 430 (200+ unidades 429 em 5 anos vs. 130 em 11 do 430). Aircraft 430 ativos hoje são frota residual de operadores legacy.

    Bell Textron

Market position

Market position analysis pending.

Brazil Fleet

Estimativa preliminar, Bell 430 histórico.

Bell 430 (1996-2008) é o predecessor do Bell 429. Frota BR estimada 1-3 aeronaves. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 1.5-3M.

14 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

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

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Global fleet

Global distribution pending.

Lineage

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

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Rotor 4-pás soft-in-plane reduz vibrações 35%

O 430 herda o rotor de 4 pás soft-in-plane do programa militar OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, patente Bell que reduz vibrações em 35% vs. rotor 2-pás convencional. Cabine VIP ficou mais quieta e estável, característica decisiva para passageiros executivos sensíveis a desconforto. Combinada à fuselagem alongada e isolamento acústico, o 430 oferecia experiência VIP comparável ao S-76 a custo aquisição menor. Hoje vibração ainda é destaque na frota usada.

Twin-engine IFR-certificado de fábrica para missões corporate

Bell 430 saiu de fábrica twin-engine certificado IFR single-pilot, habilita missões executivas corporate em todo weather, missões EMS noturnas IFR e operação em FIR (Flight Information Regions) com mins IFR. Aviônica Honeywell SPZ-7000 4-eixos autopilot é nível corporate jet. Para clientes que precisavam de twin VIP IFR sem o preço-tag de S-76 ou A109, o 430 era proposta competitiva nos anos 90/2000.

Limitations

Apenas 130 unidades produzidas, frota órfã pós-2007

Bell descontinuou o 430 em 2007 após apenas 130 unidades, frota pequena vs. concorrentes (S-76 com 800+ unidades). Suporte Textron continua mas peças OEM são caras e demoradas (lead time 60-90 dias). MROs especializados poucos. Mercado usado fica em USD 1.2M-3.5M dependendo de horas e configuração, bargain teórico vs. S-76 (USD 2-4M usado), mas trade-off de baixa liquidez na revenda. Operação em mercado emergente (Brasil, Latam) é desafiadora por falta de MRO local.

Curiosities

Donald Trump opera Bell 430 personalizado 'Trump Force One' helicóptero

Donald Trump (antes da presidência) operou Bell 430 personalizado com interior em couro creme, detalhes em ouro e logo Trump na cauda, registrado como N76DT. Aircraft frequentemente fotografado em Mar-a-Lago e Trump Tower NYC. Após eleição em 2016, helicóptero ficou aposentado/vendido. Frota de helicópteros pessoais Trump também incluiu Sikorsky S-76 (modelo principal) e venda de S-76 'Trump 76' em 2019 por USD 2,2M.

TMZ / FAA Records

Catalogued accidents

Sources: NTSB, CENIPA, Aviation Safety Network

9/23/2012· BR· BELÉM
PR-YRG
!Serious

COLISÃO COM OBSTÁCULO NO SOLO

4/27/2007· BR· SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS
PT-YUL
·Minor

FALHA DE SISTEMA / COMPONENTE

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bell Helicopter Bell 430 cost?+

The Bell Helicopter Bell 430 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 1.9M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.

What is the range of the Bell Helicopter Bell 430?+

The maximum range is 360 nm (360 NM · 667 km).

How fast is the Bell Helicopter Bell 430?+

Cruise speed is 138 kt, equivalent to 256 km/h.

How many passengers does the Bell Helicopter Bell 430 seat?+

The Bell Helicopter Bell 430 seats up to 8 passengers, crew not included.

How many Bell Helicopter Bell 430 are there in Brazil?+

There are 14 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026).

Who operates the Bell Helicopter Bell 430 in Brazil?+

13 distinct operators operate 14 units of the Bell Helicopter Bell 430 in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 13 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, SC and PE (data as of 9/22/2026). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate a Bell Helicopter Bell 430 per hour?+

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 2,684 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 1,855 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 331,473 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.