Bell 47 Helicopter - Fort Stewart - Hinesville, GA
N 31° 51.721 W 081° 36.697
17R E 442142 N 3525304
This helicopter is the same type that was seen in the opening credits of every M*A*S*H episode. It is a Bell 47/H-13 Sioux. This particular one is located at the Fort Stewart Museum at Fort Stewart near Hinesville, GA.
Waymark Code: WM3F7D
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2008
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The museum is located on an active military installation. In order to visit the Museum, all adults need a government
issued picture ID card to gain access to the Fort. If you drive
onto the post, you also need current registration and proof of
insurance.
From Wikipedia:
"The Bell 47 was the first helicopter certified for civilian use, on 8 March 1946. It was mostly designed by Arthur M. Young, who joined Bell Helicopter in 1941. More than 5,600 were produced until 1974, including 1,200 under license in Italy, 239 in Japan, and 239 in the UK.
The Bell 47 helicopter entered U.S. military service in late 1946, in a variety of versions and designations for three decades. In the Korean War (1950-1953) it was designated the H-13 Sioux by the United States Army, a highlight of its extensive career. It has also served as the helicopter of choice for basic helicopter flight instruction in many countries.
General characteristics
* Crew: 1 or 2
* Capacity: 1 passenger or 2 litters
* Length: 31 ft 7 in (9.63 m)
* Rotor diameter: 37 ft 2 in (11.32 m)
* Height: 9 ft 3 in (2.83 m)
* Disc area: 1,085 ft² (100.8 m²)
* Empty weight: 1,893 lb (858 kg)
* Useful load: 1,057 lb (482 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 2,950 lb (1,340 kg)
* Powerplant: 1× Lycoming TVO-435-F1A flat, six-cylinder, reciprocating engine, 280 hp (210 kW)
Performance
* Maximum speed: 91 knots (105 mph, 169 km/h)
* Cruise speed: 73 knots (84 mph, 135 km/h)
* Range: 214 nm (245 mi, 395 km)
* Rate of climb: 860 ft/min (4.37 m/s)"