Bell H-13J
First US Presidential helicopter. An example of this aircraft is in the National Air and Space Museum (Udvar-Hazy Center).
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Bell Aircraft Corporation
Primary manufacturer: Bell Aircraft Corporation
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Skids
Layout and Dimensions
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| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
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Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics| Weights | ||
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| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 1,293 kg | 2,851 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | 1,293 kg | 2,851 lb |
| Max Take-off Weight: | 1,293 kg | 2,851 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 862 kg | 1,900 lb |
| Useful Load: | 431 kg | 950 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.667 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
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| Hover Performance | ||
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| Limitations | ||
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| Range and Endurance | ||
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Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
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| Number of engines: | 1 | |
| Designation: | Lycoming VO-435-A1B reciprocating | |
| Manufacturer: | Lycoming Engines | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
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| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | 164 kW | 220 hp |
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Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
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| Diameter: | 11.30 m | 37.07 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Unknown | |
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| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Disc Area: | 100.29 m² | 1079.5 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 12.89 kg/m² | 2.641 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
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Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
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| Diameter: | ||
| Configuration: | Tractor | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Top blade fwd | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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| Number of Blades: | 2 | |
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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| Disc Area: | ||
| Solidity: | ||
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| Tip Speed: | ||
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