Bell 47 D “Sioux” in the Argentine Navy

Bell 47 D “Sioux” 0289 / 2-HE-3

 
Two-seat transport and training helicopter

Dimensions
Length x rotor diameter x height: 8.33 x 10.72 x 2.89 meters.

Weight: 
Basic: 651 kg 
Maximum at take off 1067 kg. 

Performance: 
Max Speed: 159 km/h. 
Range: 360 km. 

Powerplant: 
One FRANKLIN 6V4-200-C32AB 200 SHP motor, main rotor with 2 blades. 

Avionics: 
AN/ARC 48 UHF 

Abstract: 
9 examples were acquired starting in 1949, which constituted the first helicopters of Naval Aviation. They operated until 1969 when they were transferred to the Argentine Naval Prefecture.


 

The museum specimen was incorporated in 1951 as 0289/1-HE-6, then 0289/2-HO-3 and finally 2-HE-3.
In service until 1965.
Delivered to MUAN on July 26, 1995.
Restored, with the missing original plexiglass dome, which could not be obtained. It remains on display in the Technology Hangar.

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