Bell 222 fuselage for Graupner Bell 47G

Nose section is made removable for battery changes or maintainence.

Material: The cabin of 0.8mm Pet-g, the tail section of 0.5mm Pet-g.

Because of the weight reduction, a standard motor together with lithium-polymer cells can provide in excess of 20min flying times.

Recommended paint is Acrylic spray, do not use sprays containing solvents, they do not give the best finish, and take a long time to dry, undercoat/primer should be white.

Assembly instructions in English

Bauanleitung in deutsche

Instrucciones de asamblea en español

Instructions d'Assemblée en français

Istruzioni dell'Assemblea in italiano

The Original

The Bell 222 is a twin-engined light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter Textron. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other changes

In 1974, the new Bell 222 was announced by Bell. It was the first light commercial twin engine helicopter developed in the United States.

The 222, which first flew on August 13, 1976, incorporated a number of advanced features including dual hydraulic and electrical systems, stub wings housing the retractable undercarriage, and the Noda Matic vibration reduction system developed for the 214ST. Certificated in December 1979, deliveries of the 222 began in early 1980.

A Bell 222U

The more powerful Bell 222B was introduced in 1982 with a larger diameter main rotor. The 222B-based Bell 222UT Utility Twin, with skid landing gear, was introduced in 1983.

A development of the 222 is the Bell 230, with the 222's LTS 101 engines replaced by two Allison 250 turboshafts, plus other refinements.

A converted 222 first flew as the prototype 230 on August 12, 1991. Transport Canada awarded certification in March 1992, and the first production 230 was delivered that November. The 230 had optional skid or wheel undercarriage. Production ended in 1995 with 38 having been built, being replaced in Bell's lineup by the stretched, more powerful Bell 430.

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