The Bell 407 is a lightweight seven seat multi-role helicopter with a radius of 575 km, powered by a single Allison
250-C47 turboshaft engine. The Bell 407 concept is a result of the in 1993 started development work for a replacement
for the Bell JetRanger and LongRanger. The first Bell 407 helicopter was a 206L3 LongRanger modified to the Bell 407
concept that flew first on 21 April 1994. The first preproduction 407 flew in June 1995. Since its FAA certification in
February 1996, Bell has delivered over 1000 of the helicopter to customers throughout the world.
Bell Helicopter Textron 407 D-HUTA of Heliteam Süd was registered in Germany in October 1997. The 1997-built chopper
was photographed at the helipad of the "Circuit van Drenthe" near Assen in the Netherlands when operated as a
camera helicopter during the 75th Dutch TT. Bell 407 D-HUTA was operated for broadcasting duties together with Bell
206L-3 Long Ranger III D-HOPY of Heliteam Süd. Registration D-HUTA was
cancelled as exported to Papua New Guinea on 21 October 2010. In Papua
New Guinea, the Bell 407 was registered P2-HFS with Helfix Operations
Ltd. on 15 December 2010.
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