2007-01-04 08:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by santaeagle 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Definetely the Bell Jetranger series. It has the safety and reliability statistics to back it up. Next I think would be the Huey, Bell 205/212. It seems to be the DC-3 of helicopters.
Just have to throw in AH-64 Apaches, only because I worked on them for seven years, definitely no civilian use.
2007-01-04 09:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by JET_DOC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bell Jet Ranger line is one of the best selling, but I think that the Robinson R22 and R44 have been outselling them for a few years. The Sikorsky S76 is also another helicopter that is widely used for corporate transport and EMS.
Second I would say the Bell 430 is another great helicopter, its not as fast as the S76 but I understand it is pretty good and rides better than pretty much anything else. I know that the U of M Medical Center and the Michigan State Police operate Bell 230/430s.
2007-01-04 17:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by MIPilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eurocopter EC135 and 145, also the Bell 407 is a really good helicopter. For flying fun I would definetly have to mention the MD500 as well.
Those are my faves for sure, but in reality it depends completely on what specific uses you need it for and what your budget is. Which is why there are so many different heli's out there.
2007-01-07 06:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by Obelix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bell 47
2007-01-04 17:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by baron_von_party 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eurocopter, specifically the Astar. Roomy, comfortable, great visibility, dependable.
2007-01-04 17:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by lowflyer1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the Sea King, its one of the best, it is also used by the USA's president
2007-01-05 04:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what use? Observation, transport people (and how many), for the bush, heavy-lift, IFR, fire support? there are many facets of helicopter operations and there are different machines which are better for each job.
Personally I like:
Light helicopter...B-206
Light-medium.....AS-350
Med....................Bell 205/212 series
2007-01-04 16:24:26 · answer #7 · answered by walt554 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would say the most successful is the bell jetranger
2007-01-04 16:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inspector Gadgets gyro-copter!
2007-01-04 16:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋