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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
US$ 1.2M
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Fleet and analytics

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

134 in Brazil
For sale now

Active listings, asking prices and used median

12 listings · median US$ 1.6M
Cost per hourOperating cost

Hourly cost, fixed and variable, run your scenario

US$ 1.130/h at 400h/yr
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The Bell Helicopter 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). A brand-new example starts at US$ 1.2M. In Brazil there are 134 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. There are 12 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 12 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 7/29/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
12 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 6 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 1.6 miR$ 8.2 mi
market medianaging ≈ −5.3%/yr+33% vs Helicóptero Light Turbine median
Entry
US$ 1.5 mi
model year 2021
Best value
US$ 1.5 mi
model year 2021
Top of range
US$ 2.1 mi
model year 2023
Used vs new
−-33%
catalog US$ 1.2 mi
Minimum
US$ 1.1 mi
R$ 5.6 mi
Median
US$ 1.6 mi
R$ 8.2 mi
Maximum
US$ 2.4 mi
R$ 12.3 mi
New · manufacturer catalogin productionUS$ 1.2 mi · R$ 6.1 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +5.6%/yr·2018→2023
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.
1 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 ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.35 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.

Air taxi
US$ 1.2 mi – 2.8 mi
R$ 6.1 mi – 14.1 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 1.3 mi – 3.2 mi
R$ 6.9 mi – 16.5 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$ 649/h
R$ 3.3 mil/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 192.5 mil
Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
US$ 1.1 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 1.2 mil – 2.5 mil/h
R$ 6.1 mil – 12.8 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.3 mil – 1.8 mil/h
R$ 6.7 mil – 9.0 mil/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World light single-turbine charter $1,200-2,500/hr (Jettly/FlyHangar7/WingsAir 2025-2026). Brazil: Flapper lists single-engine turbine (AS350-class, comparable to Bell 505) at R$7,000-8,700/hr (Jan 2024) ~= $1,300-1,750 USD at ~5:1; market floor R$10,000/hr cited by VoeJets/BHS for premium routes.

How we read this price · 6 sources · researched 04/06/2026

Pre-owned asking range from real listings on HeliTrader and AvBuyer (accessed 2026-06-04): listed prices $1.49M-$2.2M; broader market min ~$1.1M (low-hour 2017 example) to ~$2.4M premium recent builds. AvBuyer market avg ~$1.689M; planephd/market avg ~$1.5M. price_new_usd reflects historical Bell launch/catalog list (~$1.07M-1.2M); fully-equipped factory-new builds now run ~$1.7M-2.4M basic per AeronavesAvenda. doc_usd_per_hour = total variable cost/hr per Conklin & de Decker ($465); Aircraft Cost Calculator implies ~$900/hr all-in variable at 300 hrs/yr.

  • HeliTrader - Bell 505 for sale, 7 listings, years 2018-2025, priced $1.499M-$2.2M, accessed 2026-06-04
  • AvBuyer - Bell 505 Jetranger X for sale, 10 listings by year with asking prices $1.49M-$1.85M, accessed 2026-06-04
  • GlobalAir - Bell 505 for sale, 3 listings 2018/2022/2025, accessed 2026-06-04
  • Conklin & de Decker - Bell 505 operating costs, total variable cost $465/hr (via search summary; page 403 on direct fetch), accessed 2026-06-04
  • Aircraft Cost Calculator - Bell 505 JetRanger X, total variable $273,426, fixed $349,674, annual $623,100 at 300 hrs (~$2,077/hr all-in; ~$911/hr variable), via search summary, accessed 2026-06-04
  • AeronavesAvenda - Helicoptero Bell preco, new $1.7M-2.4M basic / used $1.1M-2.0M; BR import adds 30-50%, accessed 2026-06-04

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.

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Temporal identity

First flight
10 de nov de 2014
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
07 de mar de 2017
Units produced
505

O Bell 505 Jet Ranger X é o helicóptero leve monoturbina da Bell, em produção desde 2017 e sucessor da linhagem Jet Ranger. Leva até 5 ocupantes (4 na configuração típica), cruza a 125 kt, tem 306 nm de alcance e teto operacional de 18.000 ft, com peso máximo de decolagem de 1.670 kg. Com preço de referência de US$ 1,2 milhão para uma unidade nova, ocupa a faixa de entrada da categoria de turbina leve. No Brasil, o perfil de missão típico são trechos curtos entre cidades e voos executivos regionais, dentro do alcance de 306 nm do modelo.

Detailed specs

Performance

Motor
1x Safran Arrius 2R turboeixo FADEC
Range Nm
340
Tipo de motor
Single-turbine 504 shp
Max Speed Kt
130
Velocidade de cruzeiro
125 kt
Empty Weight Kg
1.015
Endurance Hours
3
Fuel Capacity L
360
Combustível
95,1 gal
Main Rotor Blades
2
Razão de subida
1.700 ft/min
Teto de serviço
18.000 ft
Hover Ceiling Ige Ft
12.200
Hover Ceiling Oge Ft
8.200
Main Rotor Diameter M
11,28
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
1.669

Cabin and comfort

Doors
4 portas + flat-floor reconfigurável
Seats
5
Ac Optional
Sim
Configuration
5 lugares (1 piloto + 1 copiloto + 3 traseiros)
Configuração típica
Crew 1 + Bench 4
Useful Load Kg
654
Noise Attenuation
Cabine moderna com isolamento melhorado vs. 206B
Baggage Compartment Cuft
18

Avionics and engines

Fms
Garmin GTN 750H integrado
Cockpit
Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit (2 telas + GTN 750H)
Autopilot
Genesys Aerosystems IDU-450 4-eixos opcional
Painel de voo
Garmin G1000 NXi
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345R com ADS-B Out/In
Synthetic Vision
Sim
Engine Monitoring
FADEC dual-channel Safran integrado ao G1000H

Operating costs

Fonte de dados
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 Gph
36
Msrp 2024 Usd
1.400.000
Última atualização
2026
Hourly Operating Usd
580
Rotor Overhaul Period Hours
3.500
Current Market Price Usd Low
950.000
Engine Overhaul Period Hours
4.000
Current Market Price Usd High
1.450.000

External dimensions

Comprimento total
12,93 m
Envergadura
11,28 m
Altura
3,25 m

Weights & fuel

Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
989 kg
Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
1.670 kg
Carga máxima (payload)
680 kg
Capacidade de combustível
360 L
Capacidade de combustível
644 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zona4 typical seats (pilot included) · 5 max1 tripulanteBanco de 4 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
1,35 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 - Lançado em 2017 para preencher vácuo do 206B descontinuado

    Bell descontinuou o 206B JetRanger em 2010 e durante 7 anos não teve produto entry-level turbine, perdeu market share para Robinson R66 (2010+). Em 2014 anunciou o Short Light Single (SLS) que virou Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. Certificação FAA em junho de 2017 e primeira entrega em maio do mesmo ano. Nome 'Jet Ranger X' homenageia direto o 206B JetRanger, evidenciando posicionamento de sucessor moderno.

    Bell Textron
  4. 2017 - Plantas de Mirabel (Canadá) e Lafayette (Louisiana) produzem 505

    O Bell 505 é produzido em duas plantas, Mirabel (Quebec, Canadá), tradicional fábrica Bell de helicópteros civis, e Lafayette (Louisiana, EUA), instalação aberta em 2015 especificamente para o programa 505. Lafayette foca mercado americano e Latin America; Mirabel atende Canadá, Europa e Ásia. Em 2024 a frota cumulativa supera 500 unidades, com clientes em 50+ países.

    Bell Textron

Market position

Market position analysis pending.

Brazil Fleet

Estimativa preliminar, entry-level Bell em produção.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (2017-presente) é o sucessor do Bell 206B JetRanger, single-turbine entry-level com aviônica Garmin G1000H, 5 pax. Frota BR estimada 30-50 unidades operacionais, perfil owner-pilots, fazenda, charter regional.

Motor Arrius 2R (FADEC), pista curta, custo operacional baixo (~US$ 350-500/h). Compete com Robinson R66, Bell 505 vence em performance e cabine, R66 vence em custo. Mercado novo ~US$ 1.4M, pre-owned 2017-2022 US$ 900k-1.3M.

134 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

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

Open Analytics→

Global fleet

Global distribution pending.

Lineage

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

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Glass cockpit Garmin G1000H NXi, modernidade vs. 206B analógico

Diferencial vs. 206B: o 505 sai de fábrica com Garmin G1000H NXi glass cockpit completo (2 PFDs + MFD + GTN 750H integrado), Synthetic Vision Technology, ADS-B In/Out, weather radar opcional. Aircraft 'born digital', vs. 206B que precisa retrofit USD 200k+ para chegar a IFR moderno. Para escolas de instrução turbina e operadores que querem aircraft moderno sem ir para H125/407 GXi (3-4x mais caro), 505 é proposta única.

MSRP USD 1.4M, entry-level turbina mais barato

MSRP 2024 do Bell 505 é USD 1.4M, apenas 25% acima do Robinson R66 (USD 1.09M) mas com glass cockpit completo, motor FADEC, cabine flat-floor reconfigurável, Bell support network global e airframe metálico mais robusto. Posiciona como upgrade natural do R66 e alternativa ao H125 sem custo USD 3.5M. Mercado entry-level turbine 2024 cresce com Bell 505, R66 e Guimbal Cabri G2 (pistão).

Limitations

Rotor 2-pás teetering, vibração maior que 4-pás 407

Bell adotou rotor de 2 pás teetering no 505 (igual ao 206B) para manter custo baixo, não é o sistema 4-pás soft-in-plane do Bell 407. Resultado: vibrações em cruise e hover são notavelmente maiores que 407 ou H125. Operadores e instrutores reportam fadiga maior em missões longas (3+ horas) vs. 407 GXi. Trade-off intencional, mantém preço baixo e simplicidade mecânica em troca de smoothness inferior.

Curiosities

Cabine flat-floor reconfigurável, diferencial utility

Uma inovação do Bell 505 é cabine traseira flat-floor sem sills nem cloisons fixas, bancos podem ser removidos em 5 minutos para configurações: 5 PAX corporate, 4 PAX + bagagem ampliada, 2 PAX + 1 maca EMS, ou cabine de carga total para utility. Característica rara em entry-level turbine, Robinson R66 tem cabine fixa e Bell 206B tinha banco corrido tradicional. Atrai operadores multi-mission que voam corporate e utility na mesma semana.

Bell Textron

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X cost?+

A new Bell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X starts at US$ 1.2M (factory 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 Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?+

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

How fast is the Bell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X?+

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

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

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

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

There are 134 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026).

Who operates the Bell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in Brazil?+

102 distinct operators operate 104 units of the Bell Helicopter Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the RAB-ANAC: 5 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 99 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, SC and MG (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 29 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). 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 505 Jet Ranger X per hour?+

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,130 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 649 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, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.