Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

Once certified, the Bell 525 Relentless will be the most advanced contemporary commercial transport helicopter in the marketplace, not just for now but for many years to come

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The four 525 Relentless aircraft completed much of the company's FAA certification process, comprising over 3,000 hours of flight and ground testing. One aircraft has already been withdrawn from flight testing and passed to Bell's training academy to assist in training maintenance crews

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The Relentless is powered by two General Electric CT7-2F1 gas turbo-shaft engines with a dual-channel FADEC system

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The Bell's 525 payload and range performance, along with its spacious cabin and baggage bay volume makes it a game-changer for the energy industry, especially for deep-water missions. Norwegian operator Equinor is due to begin North Sea offshore operations in 2026

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The 525 Relentless underwent cold weather testing in Yellowknife, Canada

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

With a baggage bay that accommodates 2,000lb (907kg), Bell has added 17 tie-down points for cargo which are positioned within the 128ft3(3.6m3) area

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The Relentless is the first commercial helicopter to incorporate the Garmin 5000H, a touchscreen avionics suite. The Bell 525's standard configuration G5000H Flight Deck includes the HSVT (helicopter synthetic vision technology) that gives the pilots a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, traffic and more in any visibility condition

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

Bell has developed several internal configurations for the Relentless, including a fast first responder layout for HEMS. There has already been interest in the type from a number of parapublic organisations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

The 525's flight crew share exits with the first row of passengers. Each crew seat is mounted on a J-track that allows it to be rotated, facing the instrument panel

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015

Bell's 525 Relentless will introduce many new technologies to the commercial helicopter sector, the most significant of which is perhaps introducing fly-by-wire to the helicopter market

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 525 Relentless - СШАUSA - 2015