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Bell 30
Commercial

Bell 30

Experimental helicopter

3Units built

Overview

The Bell 30 is the prototype for the first commercial helicopter, and the first helicopter built by the Bell Aircraft Company. Designed by Arthur M. Young, the type served as a demonstration testbed for the successful Bell 47.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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