1945


Bell 47







A two-bladed, single engine based on the previous Model 30 prototype. Designed by Arthur Young, the Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on 8 March 1946. More than 5.600 were produced, including licenses by Agusta, Kawasaki and Westland (sublicense from Agusta). The Bell 47J Ranger is modifed version with a fully enclosed cabin and fuselage.



  Derivatives & Versions of 47


ModelYearHistory
47A / YR-13

1945
1945
47B
47D
47D-1

1949
1949
47G-1
47G-2

1957
1957
47G-3
47G-4
47G-5
47H
47J
H-13E Sioux
HTL-7
OH-13H Sioux
OH-13S Sioux
TH-13T Sioux
KHI 47

1952
1952
Agusta AB47

1967
1967




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