Bell 47A - A

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The Bell 47 is a two-bladed, single engine, light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter.

Based on the third Model 30 prototype, Bell's first helicopter designed by Arthur M. Young, the Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on 8 March 1946.

More than 5,600 Bell 47 aircraft were produced, including those produced under license by Agusta in Italy, Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan, and Westland Aircraft in the United Kingdom.

The Bell 47J Ranger is a modified version with a fully enclosed cabin and fuselage.

General characteristics

Crew: 1 or 2
Capacity: 1 passenger or 2 litters
Length: 31 ft 7 in (9.63 m)
Rotor diameter: 37 ft 2 in (11.32 m)
Height: 9 ft 3 in (2.83 m)
Disc area: 1,085 sq ft (100.8 m²)
Empty weight: 1,893 lb (858 kg)
Useful load: 1,057 lb (482 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 2,950 lb (1,340 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming TVO-435-F1A flat, six-cylinder, reciprocating engine, 280 hp (210 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 91 knots (105 mph, 169 km/h)
Cruise speed: 73 knots (84 mph, 135 km/h)
Range: 214 nmi (245 mi, 395 km)
Rate of climb: 860 ft/min (4.37 m/s)