Bell 407GXP

6-occupant turbine helicopter · Private helicopters · in production 2015-2019 · See its reach on the 3D globe

Indicative 2017 market price€2.73m to €3.27m

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€249k

Five-year cash outlay€4.21m

Key figures

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

Seats	6
Reported payload proxy	450 kg
Reported range	280 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	Not used for mission ranking
Cruise speed	133 kt
Runway need	Vertical
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Jet A-1
Fixed annual base	€178k
Direct cost per flight hour	€890

The ownership trade-off

The 407GXP combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 280 NM reported range and about 133 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 €214k per year ( €5340 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €249k per year ( €3115 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €285k per year ( €2373 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €338k per year ( €1879 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €262k 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

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

Limitations to price honestly

The 407GXP combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 280 NM reported range and about 133 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€178k 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.