Bell 47
Manufacturer: Bell
Category: Helicopter Charters
Passengers: 1 - 3
Max Speed: 105 mph
Charter a Bell 47 for your next flight
The Bell 47 is a Helicopter that started rolling off the factory floor in 1946 and has been a sensible aircraft with private jet fliers ever since. Because the Bell 47 is a Helicopter, it is specifically designed for short hops between city centers.
What is it like in the cabin of the Bell 47?
Similar to many of the aircraft in its category, the Bell 47 can accommodate as many as 3 passengers in a typical layout. The interior of the aircraft measures 9.8 feet long and 3.9 feet wide, with roughly 12.9 feet of room from floor to ceiling. This means most adults will need to stoop when moving about when getting on the Bell 47.
The Bell 47 can typically accommodate between 1 and 3 passengers, though cabin layout could differ from aircraft to aircraft. While individual tail numbers may vary when it comes to special features and amenities, the 47 typically has no lavatory. When it comes to space for your luggage, the 47 has roughly 10.59441 cubic Ft of space for your bags.
How Fast Is The Bell 47? How Far Can The 47 Fly?
The Bell 47 has a max speed of roughly 91 nautical miles per hour, which converts to about 104.7 miles per hour. This aircraft has a cruising altitude of about 10500 feet, which means it is typically flying below most commercial air traffic.
Similar to many aircraft in the Helicopter category, the 47 has a range of about 246 miles. This means that trips like Palm Springs to Los Angeles or Tampa to Miami are well within range.
How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Bell 47?
Private Jet Charter pricing is dependent on a variety of factors beyond the actual aircraft being flown, including where you are flying to, where you are departing from and how far in advance you are booking. For a detailed understanding of costs to book a 47 for your next trip, request a quote and one of our Private Aviation Agents will be happy to help.
Specifications Of The Bell 47
- Max Speed: 104.7 MPH (91 NMPH)
- Range: 246 miles (214 Nautical Miles)
- Cruise Altitude: 10500 ft
- Cabin Dimensions: 9.8 ft L x 3.9 ft W x 12.9 ft H
- Aircraft Length: 31.5 ft
- Aircraft Wingspan: 37.1 ft
- Production Dates: 1946 to 1974
- Fun Fact: Famous as the MAS*H medevac helicopter; first helicopter certified for civil use on 1946‑03‑08; featured on ABBA’s 1976 Arrival album cover; KTLA’s 1958 Telecopter Bell 47 pioneered TV news aerial coverage.
Book Your Next Trip On The Bell 47 With Just Landed Jets
Are you ready to book your next charter flight on a Bell 47? Just Landed Jets has an experienced team of Private Aviation Advisors ready to help find the perfect aircraft for your next trip, whether that is the 47 or another option. Request a quote today and let our team handle the rest.