The fleet
Jag-Air's fleet offers the latest and fastest modern single and twin-engine helicopters available.
Furnished to the very highest specification, the aircraft provide maximum safety and comfort. Unsurpassed in performance, they are equipped to fly in most weather conditions.
Bell 206 Jetranger
Probably the most familiar looking helicopter there is; this single engine helicopter was first produced in 1966 and has one of the best safety records in the world.
Statistics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 4
Length: 39 ft 8 in (12.11 m)
Rotor diameter: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.83 m)
Disc area: 872 ft² (81.1 m²)
Empty weight: 1,713 lb (777 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Allison 250-C20J turboshaft, 420 shp (310 kW)
Performance Maximum speed: 122 knots (224 km/h/139 mph)
Range: 374 nm (430 mi, 693 km)
Service ceiling 13,500 ft (4,115 m)
Rate of climb: 1,350 ft/min (6.9 m/s)
Disc loading: 4 lb/ft² (177 N/m²)
Power/mass: 0.26 hp/lb (420 W/kg
Robinson R44
Probably the world's favourite helicopter. Its sleek design, impressive speed, and unparalleled reliability is a true favourite. The R44 offers impressive visibility, remarkably low noise levels, spacious cabin and generous baggage compartments.
Statistics
Crew: 1 (pilot)
Capacity: 3 (passengers)
Payload: 900 lb (408 kg)
Length: (body only) 21 ft 5 in (9.0 m)
Rotor diameter: 33 ft (10.1 m)
Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.3 m)
Empty weight: 1450 lb (657.7 kg)
Loaded weight: 2400 lb (1088.6 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder, horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled, fuel injected, normally aspirated, 5 minute max of 245 bhp (183 kW), max continuous power of 205 bhp (153 kW) ()
Main tank total capacity: 31.6 US gallons (120 liters)
Main tank usable capacity: 30.6 US gallons (116 liters)
Optional aux tank total capacity: 18.5 US gallons (70 liters)
Optional aux tank usable capacity: 18.3 US gallons (69 liters)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 130 kt (150 mph)
Maximum speed: 130 kt (240 km/h) (150 mph)
Cruise speed: 110 kt (127 mph)
Range: 300 nm (560 km) (345 miles)
Agusta Westland 109
The AW109 is a light-weight, twin engine, eight seat multi-purpose helicopter manufactured in Italy.
Statistics
Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
Capacity: 7/6 passengers
Length: 42 ft 9 in (13.04 m)
Rotor diameter: 36 ft 2 in (11.00 m)
Height: 11 ft 6 in (3.50 m)
Empty weight: 3,461 lb (2,000kgs)
Max takeoff weight: 6,283 lb (2,850 kg- 3,000kg (depending on version))
Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada 206C or Turbomeca Arrius 2K1 turboshafts, 567 hp or 571 hp (423 kW or 426 kW) each
Performance Maximum speed: 177 mph (154 knots, 285 km/h)
Ferry range: 599 mi (521 NM, 964 km)
Service ceiling 19,600 ft (5,974 m)
Rate of climb: 1,930 ft/min (9.8 m/s)