Bell 407 Helicopter 2000s
2000s helicopters include AgustaWestland/Leonardo AW109/AW139 (entered production), Bell 429 (2009+, light twin), modern EC130 T2 / H130, MD 600N production end. Modern avionics with glass cockpits, four-axis autopilots, crashworthy seats. Material safety improvements over earlier helicopter generations. Component-overhaul economics dominate ownership cost.
7 used Bell 407 helicopters for sale 2000s · 7-seat · $2M – $2.9M · updated 10 hours ago
About the Bell 407
The Bell 407 is the four-blade, higher-performance evolution of the JetRanger lineage — a single-turbine seven-seat helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/C47E engine, with more power, faster cruise and a noticeably smoother ride than the 206 it succeeded as Bell's flagship single. Introduced in 1996 and still in production today as the 407GXi (Garmin G1000H cockpit), the 407 is a fixture of EMS, utility, law enforcement, corporate and private flying worldwide. Cruise around 130 knots; the four-blade rotor gives a quieter, more refined ride than the 206's two-blade system.
Bell 407 Specifications
Model specThe Bell 407 is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 133 kt (246 km/h), a range of 330 nm (611 km), and a useful load of 2,347 lbs (1,065 kg).
7 Bell 407 For Sale
There are currently 7 used Bell 407 for sale, ranging from $2,000,000 to $2,900,000, with a median asking price of $2,450,000.
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Bell 407 Price & Cost
How much does a Bell 407 cost? Used 407 prices: $2M – $2.9M, average $2.5M (median $2.5M), across 2 priced of 7 active listings.
Based on 2 priced 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 407
Buying a Bell 407 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell 407
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Bell 407 Inventory by Country
| United States | 23 |
| China | 4 |
| Papua New Guinea | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Guatemala | 1 |
| France | 1 |
Bell 407 Inventory by State
| California | 4 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
Bell 407 Safety Record
Across all 407 variants, 148 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | Flagstaff, AZ | Fatal (2) | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Winchester, NV | Incident | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Decatur, TX | Minor | The instructor candidate’s erroneous operation of the throttle during an autorotation from altitude with power recovery,… |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Guptkashi, | Incident | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Bountiful, UT | Minor | The pilot’s improper decision to depart with inadequate clearance from a hangar door, resulting in the helicopter’s coll… |
NTSB records 1996–2026. Includes all Bell 407 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.