Bell 47 - Specifications (Bell 47G-3B)

Specifications (Bell 47G-3B)

Data from International Directory of Civil Aircraft

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 or 2
  • Capacity: 1 passenger or 2 litters
  • Length: 31 ft 7 in (9.63 m)
  • Rotor diameter: 37 ft 2 in (11.32 m)
  • Height: 9 ft 3 in (2.83 m)
  • Disc area: 1,085 sq ft (100.8 m²)
  • Empty weight: 1,893 lb (858 kg)
  • Useful load: 1,057 lb (482 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 2,950 lb (1,340 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming TVO-435-F1A flat, six-cylinder, reciprocating engine, 280 hp (210 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 91 knots (105 mph, 169 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 73 knots (84 mph, 135 km/h)
  • Range: 214 nmi (245 mi, 395 km)
  • Rate of climb: 860 ft/min (4.37 m/s)

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