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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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 · 13 47G-4 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1184W | Bell 47G-4 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Restricted | 2026-07-10 | Valid |
| N8478L | Bell 47G-4 |
Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee Casper, Wyoming |
Restricted | 2026-03-03 | Valid |
| N73279 | Bell 47G-4 |
Mc Helicopter LLC Summerfield, Florida |
Multiple | 2023-06-06 | Valid |
| N12RN | Bell 47G-4 |
Sunshine Holding LLC Danbury, Connecticut |
Standard | 2022-10-26 | Valid |
| N5220U | Bell 47G-4 |
Ritel Copter Service INC Hudson, Iowa |
Restricted | 2021-11-08 | Valid |
| N77DP | Bell 47G-4 |
Dt Pralle Enterprises INC Hampton, Iowa |
Restricted | 2021-01-29 | Valid |
| N474RP | Bell 47G-4 |
Echo Matrix LLC Bentonville, Arkansas |
Standard | 2020-04-09 | Valid |
| N73943 | Bell 47G-4 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Multiple | 2016-06-01 | Valid |
| N96133 | Bell 47G-4 |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2014-02-11 | Valid |
| N1150W | Bell 47G-4 |
Boho LLC Lewes, Delaware |
Multiple | 2013-10-24 | Valid |
| N3081G | Bell 47G-4 |
Scotts Helicopter Service INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Multiple | 2009-01-23 | Valid |
| N1139W | Bell 47G-4 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2000-03-10 | Valid |
| N3094G | Bell 47G-4 |
Scotts Helicopter Services INC Le Sueur, Minnesota |
Multiple | 1993-02-02 | Valid |