Bell 47 Helicopter
8 used Bell 47 helicopters for sale · $160K – $265K · updated 1 min ago
About the Bell 47
The Bell 47 is the iconic post-war piston helicopter — first certified in 1946, recognizable by its bubble canopy and exposed tail boom, and made famous by the M*A*S*H TV series. Variants run through the 47G-2, 47G-3B, 47G-4, 47G-5 and 47D, all powered by Lycoming or Franklin piston engines. The Bell 47 is the most affordable way into helicopter ownership and the classic vintage rotorcraft on the used market — though piston-engine maintenance, aging components and limited parts availability are key cost factors.
Bell 47 Specifications
Model specBell has not yet published final specifications for the 47. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
8 Bell 47 For Sale
There are currently 8 used Bell 47 for sale, ranging from $160,000 to $265,000, with a median asking price of $175,000.
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How much does a Bell 47 cost? Used 47 prices: $160K – $265K, average $200K (median $175K), across 5 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 3 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell 47
When buying a Bell 47, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.