Bell Huey Aircraft 1960s
4 used Bell Huey aircraft for sale 1960s · $500K – $914K · updated 9 hours ago
About the Bell Huey
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 Specifications
Model specBell has not yet published final specifications for the Huey. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
4 Bell Huey For Sale
There are currently 4 used Bell Huey for sale, ranging from $500,000 to $914,885, with a median asking price of $750,000.
Compare Bell Huey
See how the Bell Huey stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Bell Huey Price & Cost
How much does a Bell Huey cost? Used Huey prices: $500K – $914K, average $721K (median $750K), across 3 priced of 4 active 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 Huey
When buying a Bell Huey, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bell Huey
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Bell Huey Inventory by Country
| Canada | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Sweden | 1 |
Bell Huey Safety Record
Across all Huey variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1998–1998. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 1998 | EASE OF LIMA, | Minor | — |
NTSB records 1998–1998. Includes all Bell Huey variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.