Bell 407GT Bell Helicopter, unveiled its new Bell 407GT, the armed version of the Bell 407GX, its state-of-the-art light commercial he...
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Bell Helicopter, unveiled its new Bell 407GT, the armed version of the Bell 407GX, its state-of-the-art light commercial helicopter at HELI-EXPO 2013. The commercially qualified Bell 407GT incorporates the performance and reliability of the Bell 407 platform with the Garmin G1000H™ flight deck, providing critical flight information at a glance for greater situational awareness. The 407GX can be equipped with infrared cameras, light munitions and precision weapons systems, including laser-guided rockets and missiles.
"The 407GT is a 'force multiplier', with mission capabilities ranging from tactical air assault and troop escort to reconnaissance and search and rescue," said Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter executive vice president, Sales and Marketing.
The Bell 407GT features a highly flexible and configurable weapons system for tactical operations, including infrared camera system with laser designation capability, weapons management system, universal weapons pylon (UWP), tactical radio suite and aircraft survivability equipment.
The UWP, derived from the battle-tested Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior , provides a stable platform for precise delivery of ordnance and can be quickly reconfigured for machine guns or rockets. The pylon can also be easily removed to meet multiple mission requirements such as search and rescue or medical evacuation. Light munitions capabilities of the 407GT include Dillon M13D Mini-guns, .50 caliber machine guns or 2.75 in. rockets, as well as laser-guided weapons featuring a standoff range of more than 5,000 m.
The 407GT includes the Garmin G1000H™ flight deck with twin 10.4" high resolution LCD screens, hosting advanced integrated cockpit and multi-function display information in an easy to scan layout.
The aircraft also features a night vision-compatible instrument panel and superior long-range reconnaissance and laser designation capabilities, with options including the Wescam MX-15DI and the FLIR Systems 230-HD. High-visibility windows and doors, sliding on both sides for rapid ingress and egress, also enhance situational awareness. A suite of aircraft survivability equipment is available to further enhance safety.
Bell recently qualified BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®) 70mm rockets onto 407GT light armed helicopter.
