Bell 427 vs Bell 505
The Bell 505 (modern light single-turbine) and the Bell 427 (older light twin-turbine) sit in different classes. The 505 is a 2017 clean-sheet design with a Safran engine and Garmin G1000H; the 427 is a 1999-2010 twin that was succeeded by the 429.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 8
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 2000–2009
- For sale now
- 27
- Median asking
- $1,790,000
- Range
- $1,423,540–$2,395,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 2017–2025
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Bell 427 | Bell 505 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | 4 |
| Serious | 0 | 1 |
| Fatal | 0 | 2 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 8 |
| % Fatal | 0% | 50% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bell 427 | Bell 505 |
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| Price Range | $926,300 – $2,675,000 | $1,423,540 – $2,395,000 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Single Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Horsepower | — | 504 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 138 kts (256 km/h) | 125 kts (232 km/h) |
| Range | 394 nm (730 km) | 340 nm (630 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 3,680 lbs (1,669 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 76.0 gal (288 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 55.0 GPH (208 L/h) | 30.0 GPH (114 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | $250,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $150,000 | $80,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $700 | $400 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbo-shaft | 1 x Turboshaft |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBell 427
Bell 505
Which Should You Buy: Bell 427 or Bell 505?
Bottom line: Choose the 505 for the newest avionics and the lowest light-turbine operating cost, ideal for training and private use. Choose the 427 only if you specifically need twin-engine redundancy and accept thinner parts support — for new commercial/EMS twin missions, the 429 is the modern successor. ================================================================ # BELL × ROBINSON (cross — also referenced in robinson_compare_verdicts.md) ================================================================ > Якщо пара вже у `robinson_compare_verdicts.md` — там канонічна копія. Тут наводжу нові/пропущені:
Pick the 427 if…
- Budget matters — from $926,300 vs $1,423,540, you save ~$497,240.
- More seats — 8 vs 5.
- Faster cruise — 138 kts vs 125 kts.
- Longer range — 394 nm vs 340 nm.
Pick the 505 if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$400/hr vs $700/hr.
- Newer design — production from 2017 vs 2002.
- More inventory — 26 listings vs 8.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.