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  • Bell 47

    1945










    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.




    47 News


    Seven Ansat for Far North’ Polar Airlines, 02-Sep-19 : #FarNorth Polar Airlines ordered 7 Ansat helicopter during MAKS 2019 to be delivered from 2021 for operations in the Russian Far North beyond the Arctic Circle




    Derivatives & Versions


    ModelYearHistory
    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
    47D-1 1949
    KHI 47 1952
    Agusta AB47 1952
    47G-2 1957