Bell 214ST

Bell Textron · United States · first flew 1977 · helicopter

The Bell 214ST (Super Transport) is a twin-engine utility helicopter derived from the earlier Bell 214 Huey-Plus, stretched to accommodate up to 17 occupants and fitted with two turboshaft engines for improved reliability and performance. It is widely used in offshore oil support and military transport roles.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, rotary
E — Engines	2 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage	15.03 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Twin-engine stretched utility helicopter seating up to 17
Twin-bladed semi-rigid teetering main rotor
Large cabin for offshore oil and military transport

A large single-main-rotor helicopter with a wide oval fuselage, twin engines mounted above the cabin, and Bell's characteristic two-blade semi-rigid teetering rotor system.

Specifications

The Bell 214ST has a length of 15.03 m (49 ft).
It has a wingspan of 15.85 m (52 ft).
Its maximum speed is 264 km/h (164 mph).
Typical crew: 2 crew + up to 16 passengers.

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History

Developed from the single-engine Bell 214 and first flown in 1977, the 214ST was designed largely in response to Iranian requirements for a larger transport helicopter. After the Iranian Revolution curtailed those orders, Bell marketed it globally for commercial and military use.

Variants

The 214ST is itself the main stretched twin-engine variant of the 214 family; minor avionics and equipment packages varied by operator.

Where you'll see it

Used by the Iraqi Air Force, and commercial operators including offshore helicopter companies; the type has also served in several smaller national air arms.

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