1979 Bell 206 L 1

The Bell 206 JetRanger is the most successful turbine helicopter in history — a light, five-seat single-turbine flown for training, charter, utility, news (ENG), law enforcement and private transport worldwide since 1967. Powered by an Allison (now Rolls-Royce) 250 turboshaft and known for reliability, simple maintenance and a vast support network, the 206 was Bell's signature civil product for half a century. The stretched 206L LongRanger (1975+) adds two seats and a longer cabin for medevac and corporate roles. Production of the JetRanger ended in 2010; the LongRanger remained available into the 2010s.