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.

  1. ^ Gunston 1986, p. 117