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Bell 206 Long Ranger

The Long Ranger is a light, single-engine helicopter that was an elongated version of its predecessor, designed to accommodate additional seating.

1965 – 2025

Bell 206 Long Ranger
Purchase$613,584
Annual running cost$102,264/year
Capacity8
Speed241 km/h
Weight998 kg
Length12.838 m

Ratings

Longer bars mean better ratings for the selected year.

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Compatible cargo

Passengers

Specifications

Capacity
8
Compartments
1
Length
12.838 m
Loading rate
2.5×
Purchase cost ($)
613,584
Annual running cost ($/year)
102,264
Speed
241 km/h
Thrust
25 kN
Weight
998 kg
Width
11.258 m
Height
3.493 m
Transport modes
Helicopter
Capacity by compartment

Each compartment has one shared capacity for its listed cargo types. Choose one load option per compartment; options joined by “or” are alternatives. Separate compartments can carry their loads together. A cargo maximum assumes every compatible compartment carries that cargo.

  1. 8 Passengers

Connections

Carries · 1
Network requirements and facilities · 3

Planning guides

Game data sources

Build 25754343 · Pack base

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