Bell 222 Scale Model Helicopter

 

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Bell 222 Scale Model Helicopter

Item#: FD9-3246

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Length: 15.81"
Height: 4.31"
Manufacturer: Bell Textron

 

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Bell 222 Scale Model Helicopter

This one of a kind Bell 222 Helicopter Model was handcrafted with absolute precision using the finest Philippine Mahogany and sealed to last for generations. Working with our library of blueprints, reference materials and customer’s photographs Factory Direct Models master artisans recreated this Bell 222 into an amazingly detailed collectible scale model.

This Bell 222 Wooden Helicopter Model comes with a customized detachable stand, a personalized inscription plaque and a customized laminated logo that adds beauty to this masterpiece.

Bell 222 History :

A Twin Engines light helicopter built by Bell the The Bell 222 is the first light twin helicopter developed in the United States. It is by far one of the most innovated helicopters to come off the assembly line. Several Helicopter manufactures have copied a design or two from the Bell 222. The Helicopter used in the famous TV Program “Airwolf” was a Bell 222 with a modified exterior. The Bell 222 is the first Helicopter that performed a complete loop in flight.

It first flew on August 13th 1976 with a dual hydraulic and electrical system. It had a retractable undercarriage. It was certified in December 1979 and deliveries began in the early 1980’s. Although the Helicopter performed to the specification Bell was looking for the Bell 222B was introduced in 1982 with a larger main rotor as a Utility Twin. A Skid type Landing Gear was affixed in 1983.

A lead on to the Bell 222 is the Bell 230 with twin Allison 250 engines for more power. The Bell 230 could be ordered with either a Skid Type Landing Gear or a Retractable Landing Gear. Only 38 units were produced being replaced by the more powerful Bell 430.