Type sheet: be47

Bell 47 G-3B Sioux
Light multi-purpose helicopter, USA, 1961

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Bell] [ Helicopters 1946-1974]

Description:

Designed in 1943 as a light multi purpose helicopter
the Bell 47 became the most popular helicopter of the
50ties. During the Korean war it became famous by its
role in rescue missions. The 47 was very popular in
general aviation up to the late 70ies.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

31.562 ft

9.620 m

Greatest height :

9.285 ft

2.830 m

Rotor diameter :

37.238 ft

11.350 m

Max take off weight :

2954.7 lbs

1340.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

91 kts

169 km/h

Service ceiling :

17487 ft

5330 m

Range :

274 nm

507 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KBox

Type :

Lycoming TVO-435

Power rating (max.) :

266 hp

270 ps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

266 hp

270 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

2+1

Armament :

-