Bell Huey Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Bell Huey aircraft for sale in Australia · from $914K · updated 19 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.
1 Bell Huey For Sale
There are currently 1 used Bell Huey for sale, ranging from $914,885 to $914,885, with a median asking price of $914,885.
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Bell Huey Price & Cost
How much does a Bell Huey cost? Used Huey prices: from $914K, across 1 priced of 1 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 by Decade
| 1960s | 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.