Specifications - Bell 430, Twin-Engined, Nine-Seat Helicopter, USA

Dimensions
Main Rotor Blades	4
Main Rotor Diameter	12.8m
Fuselage Length	13.44m
Length With Rotors Turning	15.3m
Height With High Skids	4.24m
Height With Standard Skids	4.03m
Tail Rotor Diameter	2.1m
Rotor Speed	348rpm
Cabin Dimensions
Length	2.87m
Width	1.27m
Height	1.45m
Forward Passenger Door	1.34m (h) x 0.88m (w)
Aft Passenger Door	1.22m (h) x 0.91m (w)
Baggage Compartment	1m³
Baggage Door	0.85m (w) x 0.60m (h)
Weights
Empty Weight (Skid Version)	2,407kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight (Skid Version)	4,218kg
Maximum External Load (Skid Version)	1,587kg
Engines
Type	2 x Rolls-Royce 250-C40B
Take-Off Power	584kW each
Maximum Continuous Power	521kW each
Performance
Range	653km
Endurance	3 hours 30 minutes
Maximum Speed	277km/h
Maximum Level Speed	250km/h
Maximum Altitude	5,590m
Hover Ceiling in Ground Effect	3,565m
Hover Ceiling Out of Ground Effect	1,890m