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Bell 47J Ranger | |
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Bell 47J Ranger | |
Role | Utility helicopter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
Introduction | 1956 |
Retired | July 1967 (UH-13J) |
Status | Retired |
Number built | 361 |
Developed from | Bell 47 |
Developed into | Agusta A.115 |
The Bell 47J Ranger is an American single-engine single-rotor light helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was an executive variant of the highly successful Bell 47 and was the first helicopter to carry a United States president.