Bell 407GX

7-occupant turbine helicopter · Private helicopters · in production 2011-2015 · See its reach on the 3D globe

Indicative 2013 market price€2.41m to €2.88m

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€236k

Five-year cash outlay€3.8m

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	6
Reported payload proxy	540 kg
Reported range	275 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	Not used for mission ranking
Cruise speed	123 kt
Runway need	Vertical
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Jet A-1
Fixed annual base	€157k
Direct cost per flight hour	€890

The ownership trade-off

The 407GX combines 7-seat helicopter capability with about 275 NM reported range and about 123 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €200k per year ( €5003 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €236k per year ( €2946 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €271k per year ( €2261 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €325k per year ( €1804 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €241k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

123 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
275 nm reported range is retained for profile context, but PlaneFit does not use it for mission ranking yet.
540 kg reported payload proxy and 6 seats define the cabin context pending source-level normalization.

Limitations to price honestly

The 407GX combines 7-seat helicopter capability with about 275 NM reported range and about 123 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€157k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.