Bell 47G

Developed in 1949, the 3-place helicopter is designated H-13G by the U.S. Army and HTL-6 by the U.S. Navy.  The skid landing gear can be equipped with floats.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Latest or last design authority: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Originally designed by Bell Aircraft Corporation

Primary manufacturer: Bell Aircraft Corporation

Parent type: Bell Model 47

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1-2 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Helicopters from "A to Z" | Part I
Ralph P. Alex
AHS Newsletter, 1961, October, 1961 (page 5)
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