Bell 47
1945 · Single-engine piston helicopter
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
| 47B | ||
| 47D | ||
| 47G-1 | ||
| 47G-3 | ||
| 47G-4 | ||
| 47G-5 | ||
| 47H | ||
| 47J | ||
| H-13E Sioux | ||
| HTL-7 | ||
| OH-13H Sioux | ||
| OH-13S Sioux | ||
| TH-13T Sioux | ||
| 47A / YR-13 | 1945 | |
| 47D-1 | 1949 | |
| → 47 | 1952 | |
| → AB47 | 1954 | |
| 47G-2 | 1957 |