American helicopters

Bell 47Sioux

The first helicopter certified for civil use

Light helicopter with the famous bubble canopy, built for more than 25 years and used in the Korean War.

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First flight1945
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
CountryUnited States
TypeLight utility helicopter
StatusRetired / some still flying

History

Light helicopter with the famous bubble canopy, built for more than 25 years and used in the Korean War.

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