Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Promoted with a fair degree of showmanship, ANN had a ringside
seat as Bell Helicopter unveiled the first public view of what they
call the world’s first “super-medium” helicopter,
the Bell 525 Relentless, early on the opening day of the 2012
Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas.
The Bell 525 Relentless defines the new “super
medium” product class - positioned at the upper end of the
medium class and designed to offer best-in-class capabilities to
their customers. It features superior payload and range, cabin and
cargo volumes and crew visibility.
The new Bell 525 Relentless will be powered by the reliable
performance of world-class GE engines – the GE CT7-2F1. This
latest version of the highly successful CT7 family is designed with
an emphasis on low fuel consumption, low cost of operation and with
other technical features to ensure aircraft meet the requirements
of long range, high payload missions. The CT7-2F1 engine includes a
state-of-the-art Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) plus
advanced materials, primarily in the turbine section.
The 525 also serves as the launch customer for the new Garmin
G5000H, an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin
turbine, medium lift helicopters. The G5000H combines widescreen
displays with touchscreen controls to bring leading edge
technology, safety enhancements and reliability to this class of
helicopters.
Capable of carrying up to 16 passengers, the Bell 525 Relentless
is designed to support our customers in various mission
configurations including oil & gas, search & rescue,
helicopter emergency medical services and VIP/corporate
transport.
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