Written by Bob Fiorenze
Model Aviation digital exclusive for ModelAviation.com
Digital exclusive for the December 2012 Model Aviation tablet app.
The full-scale Bell 230 is a twin-engine, 10-seat, light utility helicopter produced by the US manufacturer, Bell Helicopter Textron. Its first flight was on August 12, 1991.
Powered by twin 700-hp Rolls-Royce 250-C30G/2 engines, its output is at 100% of rating at 9598 engine rpm. Two independent drive shafts deliver power from the engines to the transmission. The Bell 230’s Allison engine-exhaust stacks are located high on…
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