Flight International (read: ME) was given an early look at Bell Helicopter's newest family member on 20 May at the Bell Canada production facility in MIrabel, just outside of Montreal.
The $4.865 million Bell 429 is set for certification some time in June, and represents the first clean sheet design for the company since the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, according to officials.
Rather than try and describe this very fast new medium twin (150kt high speed cruise, 155kt Vne), I've put together three videos featuring Bell Canada test pilot Leo Meslin showing all there is to know about this 7 passenger, single-pilot IFR-capable machine.
Enjoy!
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