General Aviation

Bell 47g-5

Manufacturer: BELL

The Bell 47 is a single‑rotor, single‑engine light helicopter produced by Bell Helicopter. It was the first helicopter certified for civilian use (March 1946) and became a popular platform for training, utility, and military roles. More than 5,600 units were built, including licensed production by Agusta, Kawasaki, and Westland.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
bell-47g-5
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
40
Example Registration
N1201W

Specifications

Length
9.63 m / 31 ft
Height
2.82 m / 9 ft
Max Speed
169 km/h / 105 mph
Cruise Speed
135 km/h / 84 mph
Range
396 km / 214 nmi
First Flight
1945-12-08
Production Start
1946
Production End
1974
Total Built
5600

Variants

  • 47G-5- 40 registrations - Example N1201W

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