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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Bell 205
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1980
Quantity
12,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1956
- Service Entry Year1959
- Crew1
- Passengers14
- Primary RoleUtility transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeLycoming T53-L-13A
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)820 kW
- Transmission Rating820 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter14.63 m
- Main Rotor Blades2
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed220 km/h
- Cruise Speed205 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)220 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,790 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,840 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,900 m
- Range511 km
- Ferry Range624 km
- Rate of Climb8.1 m/s
- Endurance240
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length12.65 m
- Height4.42 m
- Rotor Disc Area168.1
- Empty Weight2,300 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,309 kg
- Useful Load2,009 kg
- Cabin Volume6.23
◆Armament & Mission5MOD.5
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload1,800 kg
- GunNone
- Sling Load Capacity2,268 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built12,000
- Variants5
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1956
- Production End1980
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1956Production started
- 1980Production ended
70
years in service
24
years in production
12,000
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
147UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS18EARLY COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1706UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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