| Bell 505 Jet Ranger X | |
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| Bell 505 in 2018 | |
| Role | Light helicopter |
| National origin | United States / Canada |
| Manufacturer | Bell Textron |
| First flight | November 10, 2014[1] |
| Introduction | March 7, 2017 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 2014-present |
| Number built | 505 (November 2023) |
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X (JRX) is an American/Canadian light helicopter developed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 505 was unveiled at the 2013 Paris Airshow in June 2013 as the Bell SLS (Short Light Single). The Bell 505 designation was officially announced in February 2014. Its first flight occurred on November 11, 2014. The helicopter was certified by Transport Canada in December 2016. By 2023 about 500 have been sold, popular uses so far include for personal, sightseeing, law enforcement, and training.
- ^ Williams, Tom A., ed. (December 2014). "Bell 505 First Flight". Rotorcraft Report. Rotor & Wing. Access Intelligence. pp. 10–11. ISSN 1066-8098. Retrieved July 11, 2017.