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B47G
Name 47G Trooper
Manufacturer BELL
Type Rotary
WTC Light
Engine Piston
Engine count Single


Also manufacturered as:

AGUSTA AB-47G
BELL Sioux
BELL OH-13 Sioux
BELL TH-13T
BELL UH-13H
BELL Trooper
BELL 47G
BELL 47H
BELL 47G Trooper
BELL 47D
KAWASAKI 47G
WESTLAND Sioux


BELL 47G Trooper

BELL 47G Trooper

Image source: IANS

Description

The Bell 47 is a two-bladed, single engine, light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The 47G introduced in 1953, can be recognized by the full bubble canopy, exposed welded-tube tail boom, saddle fuel tanks, and skid landing gear.

General

Aircraft name 47G Trooper
ICAO code/WTC B47G / L
Manufacturer BELL
Type Code/APC H1P /

Technical Data

Wing span 11.32 m37.139 ft
Length 9.63 m31.594 ft
Heigth 2.83 m9.285 ft
Powerplant 1 x Lycoming TVO-435-F1A flat, six-cylinder, reciprocating engine, 280 hp (210 kW)
Engine Model Lycoming O-435

For further details consult EUROCONTROL Aircraft Performance Database:

Accidents & Serious Incidents involving B47G

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