The Bell 230 (ICAO type B230) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport Category A and B category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 11,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 690 nm, a cruise speed of 425 knots, a service ceiling of 49,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.
Bell 230
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 22
- Active
- 22
- Origin
- United States
1 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 230 | — | 3,800–11,100 kg | 300–690 nm | 138–425 kt | 2–8 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS H9SW · Rev 13 · issued 1997-05-09
- Category
- Transport Category A and B
- MTOW
- 3,810 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew
- Fuel
- 935 L
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft
2 Allison 250C30G/2
FAR Part 29 dated February 1, 1965, (Transport Category A & B) amendment 29-1 through 29-9 plus specified amendments and exemptions as detailed in text.
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Bell 230 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Bell 230 fleet — updated daily.
32 yearsmedian age
Of the 13 registered Bell 230 with a known build year (59% of the 22 we track), the median age is 32 years.
2changed registration in 12 months
2 of the 22 registered Bell 230 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (9% of the fleet), across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
What is the range of the Bell 230?
The Bell 230 has a maximum range of 690 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Bell 230 carry?
The Bell 230 seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Bell 230?
The Bell 230's maximum take-off weight is 11,100 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Bell 230?
The Bell 230's ICAO type designator is B230.
How many Bell 230 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 22 registered Bell 230 airframes worldwide.
Registered 230 aircraft
Individual 230 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.