The Bell 47 is a two-bladed single engine light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. Based on the third Model 30 prototype Bell’s first helicopter designed by Arthur M. Young the Bell 47 became the first helicopter certified for civilian use on 8 March 1946. More than 5600 Bell 47 aircraft were produced including those produced under license by Agusta in Italy Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and Westland Aircraft in the United Kingdom.
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