Data Quality87%
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 400 TwinRanger
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Quantity
7
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1984
- Crew1
- Passengers5
- Primary RoleUtility helicopter prototype
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeAllison 250-C20P
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)313 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with four blades
- Main Rotor Diameter10.67 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeFenestron shrouded tail rotor
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed276.782 km/h
- Cruise Speed259 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,048 m
- Range730 km
- Rate of Climb10.16 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Height3.2 m
- Rotor Disc Area89.37
- Empty Weight1,394.82 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight2,495 kg
◆Armament & Mission2MOD.2
- Hardpoints0
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics1MOD.1
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built7
- Variants3
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1984
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
7
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
178UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS57COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS2057UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS204PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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