Bell 47
477 on the U.S. register across 21 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1947 to 2010; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. California has the most (66). 60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the 47 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Vo-435 Series (149), Lycoming Tvo-435-Gia (85), Franklin 6V4 Series (46)
- Seats
- 3 (up to 4 in some versions)
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 27, 1976; newest September 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California66Florida36Texas35Minnesota34Michigan31Pennsylvania23Kansas21Iowa20Delaware18Idaho14New York13Arkansas13
Who owns them registrant type
Individual177 (37%)Corporation173 (36%)LLC108 (23%)Co-owned14 (3%)Government3 (0.6%)Partnership1 (0.2%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47G-3B-1 | 86 | 1961 to 1974 | 18.0% |
| 47G-2 | 86 | 1948 to 2010 | 18.0% |
| 47G | 55 | 1947 to 1972 | 11.5% |
| 47D1 | 47 | 1947 to 1967 | 9.9% |
| 47G-5 | 40 | 1966 to 1971 | 8.4% |
| 47G-3B-2 | 26 | 1962 to 1972 | 5.5% |
| 47G-4A | 20 | 1965 to 1971 | 4.2% |
| 47G-5A | 19 | 1972 to 1973 | 4.0% |
| 47G-2A | 19 | 1954 to 1971 | 4.0% |
| 47G-3B | 15 | 1961 to 1965 | 3.1% |
| 47G-4 | 13 | 1963 to 1974 | 2.7% |
| 47G-2A-1 | 13 | 1960 to 1974 | 2.7% |
| 47G3B2A | 7 | 1972 to 1973 | 1.5% |
| 47J-2 | 6 | 1961 to 1963 | 1.3% |
| 47J | 6 | 1957 to 1958 | 1.3% |
| 47H-1 | 6 | 1955 to 1957 | 1.3% |
| 47J-2A | 5 | 1965 | 1.0% |
| 47D | 4 | 1947 to 1955 | 0.8% |
| 47D1G | 2 | 1948 to 1959 | 0.4% |
| 47K | 1 | 1958 | 0.2% |
| 47B | 1 | 1946 | 0.2% |
When they were built by decade · 126 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid474 (99%)Sale reported2 (0.4%)Pending1 (0.2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard211 (44%)Multiple125 (26%)Restricted96 (20%)None on file36 (8%)Experimental9 (2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Wilbur-Ellis CO14Magnum Aviation LLC13Scotts Helicopter Services INC10Triple F Flying INC9Scotts Helicopter Service INC8Ritel Copter Service INC5Hhi Farms LLC5Hendrickson Flying Service INC5Hammock Flying Service INC5Classic Rotors Museum5Taz Air Service INC4English Air Service LLC4
Fleet pages: Wilbur-Ellis CO · Magnum Aviation LLC · Scotts Helicopter Services INC · Triple F Flying INC · Scotts Helicopter Service INC · Ritel Copter Service INC · Hhi Farms LLC · Hendrickson Flying Service INC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell 47 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
477 as of October 2, 2026, counting 21 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell 47s?
California, with 66.
Who owns the Bell 47?
60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 19 47G-2A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N310SS | Bell 47G-2A |
Olathe Spray Service INC Olathe, Colorado |
Restricted | 2024-08-27 | Valid |
| N53HB | Bell 47G-2A |
Johnson Helicopter Service INC Kuna, Idaho |
Multiple | 2024-05-01 | Valid |
| N3951U | Bell 47G-2A |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2023-04-27 | Valid |
| N96194 | Bell 47G-2A |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2023-04-27 | Valid |
| N9526 | Bell 47G-2A |
Individual owner Michigan |
Restricted | 2019-11-04 | Valid |
| N8484E | Bell 47G-2A |
Over The Top Aviation INC Jonesboro, Arkansas |
Multiple | 2018-04-24 | Valid |
| N7575 | Bell 47G-2A |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Multiple | 2017-07-31 | Valid |
| N5495E | Bell 47G-2A |
Scotts Helicopter Services INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Standard | 2016-11-18 | Valid |
| N73207 | Bell 47G-2A |
Hendrickson Flying Service INC Rochelle, Illinois |
Restricted | 2010-09-27 | Valid |
| N7578 | Bell 47G-2A |
Scotts Helicopters Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Multiple | 2010-07-26 | Valid |
| N8486E | Bell 47G-2A |
Brothers Aviation LLC Black Rock, Arkansas |
None on file | 2010-06-23 | Valid |
| N8522F | Bell 47G-2A |
Hhi Farms LLC Hamilton, Michigan |
Multiple | 2010-04-29 | Valid |
| N73223 | Bell 47G-2A |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Restricted | 2008-08-14 | Valid |
| N7574 | Bell 47G-2A |
Charles Farms INC Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2007-06-19 | Valid |
| N7576 | Bell 47G-2A |
Classic Rotors Museum Ramona, California |
Multiple | 2006-04-11 | Valid |
| N64702 | Bell 47G-2A |
Hendrickson Flying Service INC Rochelle, Illinois |
Multiple | 2003-09-09 | Valid |
| N8440E | Bell 47G-2A |
Land Air Enterprises Boynton Beach, Florida |
Multiple | 2000-12-07 | Valid |
| N7579 | Bell 47G-2A |
Coastal Helicopters INC Panama City, Florida |
Multiple | 1998-04-09 | Valid |
| N7878 | Bell 47G-2A |
Hendrickson Flg Svc INC Rochelle, Illinois |
Restricted | 1991-11-18 | Valid |