Bell 222 Helicopter
The Bell 222 (and re-engined Bell 230) is a 1980s light-to-medium twin-turbine — a sleek, retractable-gear helicopter most famous as the helicopter in the 1980s TV series Airwolf. Twin Lycoming LTS101 engines (later replaced by Rolls-Royce 250-C30 on the 230), retractable gear and a stand-up cabin made it the most modern civil twin of its era. Used for corporate, EMS and charter roles. The 230 was a re-engined upgrade; the later 430 (separate page) stretched the design.
5 used Bell 222 helicopters for sale · 8-seat · Reference price ~$850,000 ($450,000–$1,500,000) · updated 22 hours ago
Bell 222 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 222 is a 8-seat twin turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 133 kt (246 km/h), a range of 282 nm (522 km), and a useful load of 2,200 lbs (998 kg).
Bell 222 for Sale
Bell 222 asking prices range from $695,000 to $932,211, with a median of $813,605 (market reference $850,000).
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Bell 222 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 222 cost? Used 222 prices: $695K – $932K, average $813K (median $813K); market reference $850K, across 2 priced of 5 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.
Buying a Used Bell 222
Buying a Bell 222 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 222
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Bell 222 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Bell 222 Safety Record
Across all 222 variants, 48 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
48
Total Events
25
Incidents
2
Serious
10
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | Huntington Beach, CA | Serious | — |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Addis Ababa, | Incident | — |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Montgomery, NY | Minor | A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based … |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Los Angeles, CA | Incident | Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control … |
| Jun 02, 2010 | Midlothian, TX | Fatal (2) | The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Bell 222 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.