Bell 47H-1 Bellairus
The Bell 47H-1 was the deluxe version of the Model 47G having an enclosed sound-proofed cabin with car-size leather seats and leather trim. The baggage of all travelling in the three-seater could be accommodated in a compartment in the monocoque tail boom. The Bell 47H-1 called the Bellairus was orginaly powered by a 200 hp Franklin 6V4-200-C32 six-cylinder piston engine, and later upgraded to a 210 HP and the 235 HP Franklin Engine. Only 33 models were built. Today, there are only 10 surviving examples, 4 are in museums and 6 have been restored and flown regularly. Model: 47H-1 Weights: Gross Weight 2350 lbs Cabin Minimum Weight 150 lbs Cabin Maximum Weight 510 lbs Maximum Occupants 3 persons Power plant: Type Franklin 6V4-200-C32 - 200 HP Type Franklin 6V4-335 - 210 HP Type Franklin 6V4-350 - 235 HP System Voltage 24 Volts Maximum Speed 87 knots Fuel: Useable Fuel 34.0 gallons Average Fuel Burn - 12.5 gph Average Range 210 miles
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Bell Aircraft Corporation
Primary manufacturer: Bell Aircraft Corporation
Parent type: Bell Model 47
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Skids
