New models from Bell.

The current issue of "Vertical", published in Canada, stated the
Bell JRX (asit is sometin=mes referred) is on hold. It appears as the
upgrade for the 430 might be headed the same way.
Tail rotor and other mods to the 407/427 have not been scrubbed as
yet.

Fred Mahone

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:29:48 -0400, "Goku"
wrote:

I read in some publications about that Bell must be working on a replace for the
206 discarding the two blade rotor, but are speculations.

Also some people speculates about an Updated 430, as EC made with the BK117,
with a new composite body, new engines and a new quiet tail rotor.

And more, a quiet tail rotor (as the apache's) kit, to be installed on the
407/427 models, will be offered.

Who knows more? w/o Speculations.

Bell chief executive Mike Redenbaugh says the ambitious target is achievable and
will be driven by two key initiatives: Bell's creation of an XWORX for advanced
development and its Modular Affordable Product Line (MAPL).
Full note:
http://www.flightdailynews.com/singa...ters/bell.shtm

MAPL = BELL is working on new and competitive products, when Bell sales an 206,
Eurocopter sold 3 EC-120, are numbers, the JRX was a tho blade project, the
market wants something better.
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"Fred Mahone" escribió en el mensaje
...
| The current issue of "Vertical", published in Canada, stated the
| Bell JRX (asit is sometin=mes referred) is on hold. It appears as the
| upgrade for the 430 might be headed the same way.
| Tail rotor and other mods to the 407/427 have not been scrubbed as
| yet.
|
| Fred Mahone
|

CONFIRMED

http://www.flightdailynews.com/singa...pters/kai.shtm

Bell's modular affordable product line (MAPL) initiative is the umbrella under
which plans for the next generation of light helicopters will be revealed.
Two helicopters - a five-seat single engine aircraft, dubbed the Model 351 and
an eight-seat twin-turbine called Model 382 - are the centrepiece of the plans.
Both feature fan-in-fin anti-torque systems.
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