Bell Huey Helicopter

The piston Bell 47 (the classic bubble-canopy "MASH" helicopter from 1946) and the turbine UH-1 "Huey" (the Vietnam-era icon from 1959) are two of the most recognisable aircraft in aviation history. On the civil market the Bell 47 trades as a vintage piston helicopter — flown by collectors, small charter operators and ag operations; the UH-1 / Bell 204/205 appears as a warbird, occasionally in civil utility roles (firefighting, agriculture) after demilitarisation. Both are collector and specialist-use aircraft more than mainstream transport. > ⚠️ The high search volume around "Bell 47" and "UH-1 Huey" is dominated by military, history and > warbird-enthusiast interest, not active buyers — content-first is the right mode here, with light > for-sale messaging.

Bell Huey helicopter for sale

6 used Bell Huey helicopters for sale · 13-seat · Used median asking $897,685 · updated 1 hour ago

Bell Huey Specifications

Model spec

The Bell Huey is a 13-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 111 kt (206 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg).

Performance
Cruise111 kt (206 km/h)
Range300 nm (556 km)
Service Ceiling19,000 ft (5,791 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower1,400 HP
Fuel Burn90.0 GPH (341 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats13
Max Gross Weight9,500 lbs (4,309 kg)
Useful Load4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)

Bell Huey for Sale

Bell Huey asking prices range from $500,000 to $2,295,000, with a median of $897,685.

1966 Bell UH-1 Huey

1966 Bell UH-1 Huey for sale
$500,000
For Sale
Total Time 14,466
Reg# SK-JJK
Location Vasteras, Västmanland, Sweden
Via Victoria Helicopters
Multiple sources

1967 Bell UH-1 Huey

1967 Bell UH-1 Huey for sale
$750,000
On Request
Total Time 6,481
Reg# N661UH US
Location Bennett, IA
Via Jason Rohlf

1963 Bell UH-1 Huey

1963 Bell UH-1 Huey for sale
$897,685
For Sale
Reg# VH-CPO Australia
Location Red Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Via Precision Helicopters
Multiple sources

1970 Bell 205A-1++BLR

1970 Bell 205A-1++BLR for sale
$2,295,000
For Sale
Total Time 18,811
Reg# C-GLHE Canada
Location Canada
Via Martin Weening
Multiple sources
Listed 3d ago

1968 Bell 205

1968 Bell 205 for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 17,962
Reg# C-FFJY Canada
Location AB, Canada
Via TransGlobal Aviation
Multiple sources

1980 Bell 205

1980 Bell 205 for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 195
Reg# N510WW US

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Bell Huey Price & Cost

How much does a Bell Huey cost? Used Huey prices: $500K – $2.3M, average $1.2M (median $897K), across 3 priced of 6 active listings.

Bell Huey Price Guide

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.

Bell Huey Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (90.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$55,800/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Bell Huey

Buying a Bell Huey comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Bell 47 (piston): Lycoming/Franklin/Continental piston engine condition; tube-and-fabric airframe state; fabric/structure inspection; certification status (some are experimental, some certified); restoration history.
  • UH-1 (turbine): Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engine condition; warbird paperwork (export, demil documentation, FAA conformity); civil-conformity STC status; airframe fatigue (ex-military aircraft have heavy cycle/combat histories — research thoroughly).
  • Pre-buy — specialist vintage/warbird shop for both.

Which? Bell 47 for the simpler classic-piston experience; UH-1 Huey for a serious warbird (operating cost = jet-class). Recent civil-conformity Hueys (e.g. Bell 205A-1) have better documentation than ex-military examples.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bell Huey

Cost?
Hugely variable — a project Bell 47 can be cheap; a flying restored Huey is six figures of warbird money.
Bell 47 vs Huey?
47 = small piston classic; Huey = large turbine warbird.
Can civilians own a Huey?
Yes — many UH-1s are civilian-registered, but operating cost and certification matter.
Is the Bell 47 still flown?
Yes — by collectors, ag operators and small charter outfits.
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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