Bell 209 FireWatch Cobra

 

Description

Manufacturer: Bell Helicopters

Base Model: 209 / AH-1S

Nickname: Cobra

Crew: 2

First Flew: 7 September 1965

Manufactured

N107Z
S/N 83-24194
Year Manufactured: 1983

N109Z
S/N 69-16422
Year Manufactured: 1969

Specifications

Length: 52' 11.5"

Height: 13' 5.5"

Rotor Diameter: 44'

Blade Area: 1,520 square feet

Blade Material: Fiberglass Composite

Blade Chord: 31"

Gross Weight: 6,096 pounds

Max Weight: 9,500 pounds

Propulsion

Number of Engines: 1

Engine: T53-L-703

Horsepower: 1800

Performance

Range: 362 miles

Cruise Speed: 166 mph

Max Speed: 219 mph

Climb Rate: 1,680 feet per minute

Ceiling: 10,800 feet