BELL
Bell V-280 Valor
Bell CMV-22B
Bell 360 Invictus
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell 525 Relentless
Bell Autonomous Pod Transport
Bell is a leading supplier of helicopters and related spare parts and services. Bell is the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for worldclass customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 130 countries.
2020 Revenues
by region
2020 revenues
by customer
2020 U.S. government
revenues by
military branch
Key data
| (Dollars in millions) | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | |||||
| Units delivered: | |||||
| Commercial | 140 | 201 | 192 | 132 | 114 |
| Backlog | 5,342 | 6,902 | 5,837 | 4,598 | 5,360 |
| Revenues | 3,309 | 3,254 | 3,180 | 3,317 | 3,239 |
| Segment profit | 462 | 435 | 425 | 415 | 386 |
| Segment profit margin | 14.0% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 11.9% |
| Total assets | 2,984 | 2,783 | 2,652 | 2,660 | 2,655 |
| Capital expenditures | 117 | 81 | 65 | 73 | 86 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 91 | 107 | 108 | 117 | 132 |
REVENUE DETAILS
| (In millions) | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military aircraft and support programs |
2,213 | 1,988 | 2,030 | 2,076 | 2,087 |
| Commercial helicopters, parts and services |
1,096 | 1,266 | 1,150 | 1,241 | 1,152 |
| Total revenues | 3,309 | 3,254 | 3,180 | 3,317 | 3,239 |
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 | Light twin-engine helicopter, best-in-class cabin volume | 2009 | 8 | 2,535 | 150 | 411 |
| Medium | ||||||
| Bell 412 EPI/EPX | Twin-engine with highest dispatch reliability and the lowest hourly cost | 2013 | 15 | 5,100 | 122 | 357 |
| New Commercial Helicopter Development |
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| Bell 525 Relentless | Twin-engine with fly-by-wire flight controls | TBD | 20 | 8,200 | 160 | 560 |
| Military Rotorcraft | ||||||
| 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 |
| Bell Huey II | Upgrade of U.S. Army and worldwide UH-1H model Huey | 1995 | 15 | 5,060 | 106 | 246 |
| Bell 360 | Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft designed to meet or exceed the U.S. Army’s FARA requirements | TBD | 2 | 1,400 | 180 | 135 |
| Military 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 reveals revolutionary technology: electrically distributed anti-torque
- Bell earns number one in Vertical’s 2020 helicopter and engine manufacturers survey
- Bell APT 70 successfully completes NASA’s systems integration and operationalization activity
- Bell 505 Jet Ranger X records 50,000 global fleet flight hours
MILITARY BUSINESS
- Bell Boeing surpass 400 V-22 deliveries including first CMV-22B to U.S. Navy and first international delivery to Japan Ground Self Defense Force
- Bell successfully delivered the 150th AH-1Z and 100th Zulu Build New (ZBN) to the USMC
- The Department of Defense awarded Bell Boeing a contract that includes recurring procurement of kits and installs for Nacelle improvements onto the CV-22 aircraft for the Air Force
- Bell awarded DoD contract for production and delivery of eight UH-1Y and four AH-1Z helicopters to Czech Republic
FVL
- Bell’s program execution builds confidence in V-280 Valor for U.S. Army FLRAA competition
- Bell unveils new manufacturing technology center
- Bell V-280 Valor team selected to continue in long-range assault aircraft competition
- Bell 360 Invictus chosen to continue in U.S. Army’s new scout rotorcraft competition
2020 Commercial Product Price Points
(Dollars in millions) Bell Competition
Single Engine
Twin Engines
2020 Source: Conklin & de Decker, Helivalues, & Bell Data