CS 206B3

Cowan Simulation

COWAN SIMULATIONHELICOPTERBELL 206B3206NEW

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From the creator of helicopters for X-Plane, such as the 206B3, 206L3, 222B, 222UT, 500E and H125/AS350B3e, the CowanSim 206B3 is the first helicopter of the fleet to come to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Cowan Simulation strives for perfection and continuously updates their fleet using valuable feedback from pilots around the world. The 206B3, and subsequent releases, will continue to be developed using that valuable information. CowanSim's flight models are pilot tested, approved and developed with the Microsoft Flight Simulator SDK. No external flight model/dynamics or programs are used to provide a seamless user experience.

Options like the Cineflex camera, passengers, spray kit, spot light and more are available through the weight and balance settings window. The 206B3 comes with 75 liveries (some samples below), and an easy to use paint kit is provided in both GIMP and Adobe Photoshop formats.

There is a start up checklist located in the main folder to get you going from cold and dark start. You can also access options, like the passengers and more, from the weight and balance window.

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Features:

  • Free Future Updates
  • Detailed Paint Kit
  • Tested and Zeroed in by Real Pilots
  • Realistic start up procedure
  • SAS & Autopilot (when AP for helicopters is available)
  • Pilots & Passengers
  • Floats
  • 75 Paint Jobs (liveries)
  • Dynamic Weight Options
  • Functional Spot/Search Light
  • Spray Kit (will be functional is later update)
  • Animated Cineflex Camera
  • Wwsie Fully Dynamic Sound Pack
  • Virtual Reality Ready
  • Realistic Flight Dynamics
  • 4K PBR Textures
  • Custom 3D instruments
  • Detailed Night Lighting

The 206B-3 JetRanger III is a single-engine, two-blade utility helicopter produced by American aviation firm Bell Helicopter. The JetRanger III was introduced in 1977, replacing the 206B-2 JetRanger II, and was made until 2010. The 206B-3 was the most produced model in all of the 206 family, with 2,478 models manufactured. The helicopter has served in a number of capacities, notably news coverage, tourism, and general commercial support of industries such as petroleum production.

The JetRanger III measures 31 feet, 2 inches in length, 9 feet, 6 inches in width, and has seating for five: one pilot and four passengers. It is a tailrotor style helicopter, with a main rotor system and an anti-torque tail rotor. Its main rotor system has a diameter of 33 feet, 4 inches. The JetRanger III uses skids for landing gear.

The helicopter is powered by a single Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engine that delivers up to a rated 317 horsepower for take-off and 270 hp for continuous flight. The helicopter cruises at 130 miles per hour, has a maximum speed of 136 mph, and a ceiling of 13,500 feet above sea level.

The Bell Helicopter JetRanger III is a true standout among the renowned, and extensive, family of 206 aircraft. A utility machine at its core, aviators are treated to superb levels of precision in its controls and Bell’s legendary reliability throughout all flying regimes.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED110 kts
MAX ALTITUDE13,500 ft
RANGE374 nm
EMPTY WEIGHT1,900 lb
MAX WEIGHT3,200 lb
FUEL CAPACITY91 gal
LENGTH31.2 ft

VERSION 2.1.0 RELEASED MAY 30, 2024

UPDATE: 5/30/24

UPDATE: MSFS 206B3 v2.0.0 1/25/2024