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Bell Helicopter is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 130 countries.
Key data
| (Dollars in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | |||||
| Units delivered: | |||||
| Commercial | 192 | 132 | 114 | 175 | 178 |
| Backlog | $5,837 | $4,598 | $5,360 | $5,224 | $5,524 |
| Revenues | $3,180 | $3,317 | $3,239 | $3,454 | $4,245 |
| Segment profit | $425 | $415 | $386 | $400 | $529 |
| Segment profit margin | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 12.5% |
| Total assets | $2,652 | $2,660 | $2,655 | $2,829 | $2,858 |
| Capital expenditures | $65 | $73 | $86 | $97 | $152 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $108 | $117 | $132 | $143 | $132 |
REVENUE DETAILS
| (In millions) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military aircraft and support programs | $2,030 | $2,076 | $2,087 | $2,033 | $2,631 |
| Commercial helicopters, parts and services | 1,150 | 1,241 | 1,152 | 1,421 | 1,614 |
| Total revenues | $3,180 | $3,317 | $3,239 | $3,454 | $4,245 |
Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey
Bell V-280 Valor
Bell 412
MAJOR PRODUCTS
| Description | First Delivery | Seating Capacity (including pilots) | Useful Load (lbs) |
Cruising Speed (kts) |
Maximum Range (nm) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | ||||||
| Bell 505 Jet Ranger X | Light single-engine, five-seat helicopter with fully integrated glass cockpit | 2017 | 5 | 1,500 | 125 | 306 |
| Bell 407GXi | Light single-engine helicopter with fully integrated glass cockpit | 2018 | 7 | 2,300 | 133 | 337 |
| Bell 429/429WLG | Light twin-engine helicopter, best-in-class cabin volume | 2009 | 8 | 2,535 | 150 | 411 |
| Medium | ||||||
| Bell 412 EP/EPI | Twin-engine with highest dispatch reliability and the lowest hourly cost | 2013 | 15 | 5,100 | 122 | 357 |
| Bell Huey II | Upgrade of U.S. Army and worldwide UH-1H model Huey | 1995 | 15 | 5,060 | 106 | 246 |
| New Commercial Helicopter Development | ||||||
| Bell 525 Relentless | Twin-engine with fly-by-wire flight controls | TBD | 20 | 8,200 | 160 | 560 |
| Military | ||||||
| Bell UH-1Y | State-of-the-art fully integrated utility and combat support helicopter | 2006 | 12 | 6,675 | 158 | 350 |
| Bell AH-1Z | State-of-the-art fully integrated weapons system attack helicopter | 2006 | 2 | 6,580 | 160 | 380 |
| Tiltrotor | ||||||
| Bell-Boeing V-22 | Military tiltrotor aircraft, being produced in partnership with Boeing | 1999 | 27 | 25,500 | 266 | 1,100 |
| Bell V-280 | Next generation military tiltrotor aircraft being developed as part of the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator initiative in order to compete for the Army-led, DOD Future Vertical Lift Program of Record | TBD | 16-18 | 12,000+ | 280 | 800 |
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
- Bell 407GXi unveiled in February at Heli Expo; achieved FAA and EASA certification
- Bell 505 Jet Ranger X fleet reached 10,000 flight hours worldwide
MILITARY BUSINESS
- Bell V-280 Valor marked the anniversary of its first flight and completed over 80 flight hours with in-flight transitions between cruise mode and vertical takeoff and landing; since its first flight one year ago, the V-280 has flown at over 280 knots true airspeed
- Bell signed the third V-22 multi-year procurement contract with the DOD, in addition to two follow-on orders
- Bell was awarded a multi-year procurement contract in support of the Marine Corps H-1 upgrade program
- Opened the new Advanced Vertical Lift Center in Crystal City, VA allowing Bell’s military customers, partners, and policymakers to gain exposure to Bell’s technology for the future of vertical lift, including the V-280 and the unmanned V-247
2018 Commercial Product Price Points
(Dollars in millions) Competition Bell Helicopter
Single Engine
Twin Engines
2018 Source: Conklin & de Decker & Bell Data