H-1 (1963)

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H-1
N37RC
Overview
Year 1963; 61 years ago (1963)
Manufacturer Bell
Type Aircraft
Chronology
Successor 1974 Bell Helicopter (Chopper 1)


General

  • Apparatus Type: Aircraft
  • Apparatus Sub Type: Helicopter
  • Manufacturer: Bell
  • Year: 1963
  • Serial Number: 2982
  • Color: Orange and white
  • Dept. Designation: N37RC

Chassis/Cab

  • Model: OH-13S-BF Sioux/47G-3B
  • Crew Capacity: 2

Drivetrain

  • Propulsion: Gasoline
  • Engine Make/Model: Lycoming TVO-435
  • Engine Specs: 7.1 L, 284 HP, Horizontal 6

Body

Equipment

Dimensions

Construction

  • Purchased From: U.S. Army
  • Purchase Date: January 1975
  • Purchase Price: $45,000 (equivalent to $254,805 in 2023)

Disposition

  • In Service Date: 1975
  • Purchaser: Ernest Kittner of Ellenville, NE
  • Sale Date: April 1987
  • Sale Price: $30,500 (equivalent to $81,798 in 2023)
  • Misc. History: Two identical U.S. Army surplus helicopters were acquired by the county. The second aircraft was used for spare parts.