WHY THE 407MRH?


Low cost is a big selling point for the Bell 407MRH. You just can’t find a military helicopter at the same price that can perform so many missions, and that also has ready access to the wealth of parts sold worldwide for the commercial 407GXP.


Another big selling point for the 407MRH is the speed in which a customer desiring an aircraft with military capability can acquire it, through a multinational partnership such as Southeast and NorthStar. “Clients can start to receive its military helicopters in as little as six months, subject to availability of system components selected by the buyer,” said Adam Gunn, NorthStar Aviation’s Technical Director.


“Working with a small non-U.S. firm such as NorthStar Aviation offers clients a faster, more efficient, and less costly way to obtain the military aircraft they need, compared to what could be done by a U.S. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) such as Bell,” he added. “The reason why the OEMs aren’t doing civilian-to-military conversions themselves is because they can’t match our speed, nor make a profit on the prices we can charge.”


According to Adam Gunn, the 407MRH project has a 100 percent on-time record of aircraft delivery, and also includes a customized spare parts inventory, tooling and ground support equipment based on the operator’s environment and utilization.


The fact that the 407MRH is based on the civilian 407GXP makes it fast and economical for military clients to access 407 parts. “You can buy Bell 407 commercial parts around the world,” Rodriguez said. “This means quicker delivery, lower prices, and much less paperwork for operators.”


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