Total accommodation for 3 passengers three behind pilot and engineer on the rear bench seat. Max internal payload ( Model 206B) 635kg ( 1400lb) , max external sling load 680kg ( 1500lb) . Bell 206 - Max cruising speed 219km/ h ( 118kt) . Initial rate of climb 1540ft/ min. Range 702km ( 379nm) . 206B3 - Max speed 225km/ h ( 122kt) , max cruising speed 214km/ h ( 115kt) . Initial rate of climb 1280ft/ min. Range with max fuel and no reserves 732km ( 385nm) .