Over 10+ Bell 47 for Sale – Used Planes

PlaneFox tracks 11 Bell 47 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Bell 47 cost?

There are 11 Bell 47 listings on PlaneFox right now, 6 of them priced. They ask between EUR 12,000 and EUR 299,000, with a median of EUR 130,000.

How far can a Bell 47 fly?

A Bell 47 flies about 214 nm, roughly 396 km, which is about 2 h 56 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Bell 47 cost to own?

A Bell 47 costs about EUR 3,700 a month to own and fly: EUR 2,738 to run it, plus EUR 963 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 130,000. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 219 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Bell 47

How much does a Bell 47 cost?

The median asking price for a Bell 47 on PlaneFox is EUR 130,000, measured across the Bell 47 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 12,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 299,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.

What is the price range for a used Bell 47?

Bell 47 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 12,000 to EUR 299,000, with a median asking price of EUR 130,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.

How many Bell 47 aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 11 Bell 47 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a Bell 47 for sale?

Every Bell 47 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 11 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Germany (2), followed by Belgium (1), United Kingdom (1), Italy (1) and France (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Bell 47 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.

What should I check when buying a used Bell 47?

On a used Bell 47, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Bell 47

Aircraft overview

The Bell 47 is a light piston helicopter built by Bell Helicopter, with first flight in December 1945 and U.S. civil certification in 1946. It became the first helicopter certified for civilian use in the United States, which gives it a significant place in rotorcraft history. Bell production ran from 1946 into the early 1970s, with licensed production continuing through Agusta, Kawasaki and Westland. The type was used for training, utility work, agricultural operations, patrol, medical evacuation and military liaison duties. Its exposed tail boom, skid landing gear and clear bubble canopy on many versions make it one of the most recognizable classic helicopters.

Performance & specifications

Performance depends strongly on variant, engine and configuration, but the common Bell 47G family typically cruises at about 70 to 75 knots. Typical range is around 180 to 220 nautical miles with standard fuel, subject to payload and reserve planning. Useful load is usually in the high hundreds of pounds rather than turbine helicopter territory, so weight and balance discipline is central to ownership. Service ceiling for many Bell 47G models is about 10,000 to 11,000 feet. Powerplants vary by model, including Franklin engines on earlier aircraft and Lycoming VO-435 or TVO-435 piston engines on many later 47G versions, generally in the 200 to 280 hp class.

Cabin & avionics

The Bell 47 is normally arranged for two or three occupants, depending on model and seat installation. The bubble canopy gives excellent external visibility, especially for training, observation and photography, but it also means limited baggage space, modest comfort and a cockpit environment that reflects its 1940s design origins. Avionics are usually simple VFR installations: analog flight instruments, basic engine gauges, a VHF comm, transponder and often a portable or panel mounted GPS. Integrated glass suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Bell 47 and would be exceptional custom upgrades rather than standard equipment.

Buying & value

Prospective buyers should focus on exact variant, airframe history, component life status, engine model, logbook continuity, corrosion, fabric and tube condition where applicable, rotor blade status and availability of parts support. Common variants include the 47D, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-3 and 47G-5, with differences in cabin layout, engine installation, fuel capacity and utility equipment. Upgrades may include modern radios, GPS, agricultural gear removal, restored interiors or historically correct presentation. In the used market, the Bell 47 sits as a collectible classic and practical light utility helicopter, not as a modern high speed transport. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 130,000, with examples ranging from about EUR 12,000 to EUR 299,000 depending on completeness, condition, variant and airworthiness status.

11 Bell 47 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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