Bob Mills SkyNews 9 HD

Bob Mills SkyNews 9 HD is Oklahoma’s fastest news helicopter, a Bell 407. A single engine chopper, Bob Mills SkyNews 9 HD uses a four-blade, soft-in-plane design rotor with composite hub. This was originally developed for the United States Army’s OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter. Bob Mills SkyNews 9 HD has three high definition cameras on board – one each in the nose, dash and tail so you get the action from all perspectives.

Helicopter Specifications

Speeds At Max Gross Weight
Max speed 161 mph
Max cruise 153 mph
Range at VLRC 380 miles
Max endurance 3.8 hrs
Capacities
Standard seating 5
Standard fuel 127.8 US gal
Aux fuel 19 US gal
Weights
Empty Weight 2,691 lbs
Standard internal gross weight 5,000 lbs
Useful load, standard 2,309 lbs

Standard Specifications

  • All composite, four-blade rotor provides superior hover performance, speed and a smooth quiet ride
  • Standard bi-fold door with a 61 in (155 cm) opening for quick and easy loading and unloading
  • Exceptional useful payload capability of 2,332 lbs/1,058 kg
  • Spacious 85 ft3/2.4 m3 cabin that accommodates 6 passengers and is multi-mission capable
  • Demonstrated 140 kts/259 kph speed
  • Max range of 330 nm/611 km
  • Three High-def cameras on board: nose, dash and tail