Bell H-13 Sioux

This article is about the military versions of the Bell 47 models. For the civil versions, see Bell 47.
H-13 Sioux
An OH-13 over RIAT, 2022
Role Light observation helicopter
National origin United States
Manufacturer Bell Aircraft
Bell Helicopter
First flight 8 December 1945 (Bell 47 prototype)[1]
Status Retired
Primary users United States Army
United States Air Force
United States Navy
British Army [Iran]
Number built At least 2,407
Developed from Bell 47
Variants Bell 201
Developed into Bell 207 Sioux Scout

The Bell H-13 Sioux is an American single-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter and manufactured by Westland Aircraft under license for the British military as the Sioux AH.1 and HT.2. It was the first helicopter to be certified for civil use.[2]

  1. ^ Gunston 1986, p. 117
  2. ^ "Bell-H13-Sioux | Aircraft |". www.fiddlersgreen.net. Retrieved 2024-09-11.