General Aviation
Hiller Oh-23c
Manufacturer: HILLER
The Hiller OH‑23 Raven is a lightweight, two‑ to four‑seat observation helicopter derived from the Model 360. It entered service in the late 1940s and became a mainstay of U.S. Army, Navy, and foreign air forces through the 1960s, known for its simple, reliable piston engine and distinctive “goldfish‑bowl” canopy.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- hiller-oh-23c
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 3
- Example Registration
- N234SM
Specifications
- Height
- 2.98 m / 9 ft
- Max Speed
- 153 km/h / 95 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 132 km/h / 82 mph
- Range
- 317 km / 171 nmi
- Ceiling
- 4000 m / 13200 ft
- First Flight
- 1948
- Production Start
- 1948
- Production End
- 1965
- Total Built
- 2000
Variants
- OH-23C- 3 registrations - Example N234SM