These guys are good! Watch Deputy/Observer Greg Quacchia and pilot Paul Bradley rescue a diver near the surf zone, and then quickly turn around for another. They are flying "Henry 1", the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Bell 407 helicopter!
VIDEO - "Surf" Rescue!
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
BELL 407 TURBINE HELICOPTER DIMENSIONS
Length: 41'8.5" Width: 7'9.5" Height: 10'8.3" M/R Dia.: 35'0"
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Gross Weight: 5,000 lbs.
Average basic weight: 2,850 lbs.
External sling load: 2,300 lbs
Fuel capacity: 869lbs
Fuel consumption: 34gph/230pph
Average cruise speed: 140 kts/155mph
Maximum range: 270 nm/310 miles with 30 min. fuel reserve
Passenger seats: 6 passengers plus pilot
POWER PLANT
Allison 250-C47 developing a maximum of 813 SHP, derated to 674 SHP for takeoff, 630 SHP for cruise.
LANDING GEAR
High skid type landing gear
LOADING INFORMATION
Basic weight: 2,800 lbs.
Full fuel: 869 lbs.
Pilot: 180 lbs.
Operating weight: 3,849 lbs.
Max. gross weight: 5,000 lbs.
Minus operating weight: 3,849 lbs.
Total payload: 1,151 lbs. (Full fuel)
HELIPORT SIZE
37' x 37' deck size (normal ops) 24' x 24' deck size (restricted ops)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
VHF Radio Communications GPS Navigational Equipment
Cargo Hook FM Radio
PAYLOAD
Distance vs. Fuel Required = Payload & Flight Time
DISTANCE FUEL PAYLOAD FLIGHT
(Round trip) (Required)* (Outbound) (Time)
270nm/310 miles 666 lbs 674 lbs 2:35
260nm/300 miles 607 lbs 733 lbs 2:20
217nm/250 miles 520 lbs 820 lbs 2:00
174nm/200 miles 433 lbs 907 lbs 1:35
130nm/150 miles 368 lbs 978 lbs 1:10
87nm /100 miles 281 lbs 1,059 lbs 1:10
44nm /50 miles 194 lbs 1,146 lbs :25
*includes 30 min. reserve
CARGO/BAGGAGE
Baggage Compartment 16 cu. ft 35" X 35" 250 lbs Maximum
Passenger compartment 90 cu. ft Area: length 60" Width 46" Height 34"
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