Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter
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.
85 used Bell 206 JetRanger helicopters for sale · 5-seat · Used median asking $492,000 · updated 30 min ago
Bell 206 JetRanger Specifications
Model specThe Bell 206 JetRanger is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 120 kt (222 km/h), a range of 337 nm (624 km), and a useful load of 1,492 lbs (677 kg).
Bell 206 JetRanger for Sale
Browse all listings →Bell 206 JetRanger asking prices range from $207,158 to $699,000, with a median of $492,000 (market reference $550,000).
Compare Bell 206 JetRanger
See how the Bell 206 JetRanger stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Bell 206 JetRanger cost? Used 206 JetRanger prices: $207K – $699K, average $492K (median $492K); market reference $550K, across 51 priced of 85 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Bell 206 JetRanger Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $637,000 (1995 models) · highest around $1,876,542 (2008). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Bell 206 JetRanger
Buying a Bell 206 JetRanger centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.