Bell H-13 Sioux | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Usa |
| Ruolo | Elicottero di osservazione della luce |
| Primo volo | 8 dicembre 1945 |
| Costruito | 2400+ |
Le Campana H-13 Sioux era un elicottero leggero monomotore monorotore costruito dalla Bell Helicopter. La Westland Aircraft produsse i Sioux su licenza per l'esercito britannico come Sioux AH.1 e HT.2.
fonte: Bell H-13 Sioux su Wikipedia
| Bell UH-13H Sioux Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographers | Vladimir Yakubov and Randy Ray |
| Localisation | Castle AFB Museum, Atwater |
| Photos | 194 |
| Bell H-13E Sioux Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | US Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, |
| Photos | 65 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Bell H-13 Sioux (military designation for the Bell Model 47) was the first helicopter certified for civil use in 1946 and became a highly successful military light utility and observation platform. The UH-13H (originally OH-13H) was one of the later, more powerful variants, based on the commercial Bell 47G-2. It featured a three-seat configuration and was widely used by the U.S. Army and Air Force for training, observation, and forward medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), often featuring iconic external stretcher panniers attached to the skid landing gear. Its exposed welded-tube tail boom and “soap bubble” canopy made it instantly recognizable.
| Property | Typical Value (UH-13H) |
|---|---|
| digitare | Light Utility / Observation Helicopter |
| National Origin | Stati Uniti |
| Produttore | Bell Aircraft / Bell Helicopter |
| Service Entry (H-13 Series) | 1946 (H variant c. 1956) |
| Equipaggio | 1 Pilot |
| Capacità | 2 Passengers (or 2 external stretchers) |
| Rotor Diameter | 11.32 m (37 ft 0 in) |
| Length (Fuselage) | 9.63 m (31 ft 7 in) |
| Altezza | 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) |
| Gross Weight | Approx. 1,339 kg (2,952 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 1 x Lycoming VO-435 six-cylinder, horizontally opposed piston engine.
- Power Output: 250 hp (186 kW).
- Rotor System: Two-bladed main rotor with a gyro-stabilizer bar for stability.
- Maximum Speed: 105 mph (169 km/h).
- Cruising Speed: 84 mph (135 km/h).
- Service Ceiling: Approx. 4,900 m (16,100 ft).
- Range: 439 km (273 mi).
Service and Cultural Impact
- Military Use: The H-13 and its variants were integral to US Army operations in the Korean War, primarily for light observation and the rapid transport of wounded soldiers, saving thousands of lives.
- MEDEVAC Role: The use of the H-13 for battlefield evacuation pioneered the doctrine of air ambulance operations, demonstrating the helicopter’s crucial role in military medicine.
- Cultural Icon: The helicopter achieved immense worldwide fame due to its prominent appearance as the medical evacuation helicopter in the popular television series and movie *MASH* (though the show used later models for filming).
- Retirement: The H-13 series was largely replaced in the U.S. Army by the Bell OH-58 Kiowa (military version of the Bell 206) and the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse, but the design continues in use globally.
Numero visioni : 5270
