Bell H-12
Bell Aircraft · United States · first flew 1946 · helicopter
The Bell R-12, later redesignated H-12 (company Model 48), was an American 1940s military utility helicopter built by Bell Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single main rotor of 14.48 metres
- Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial piston engine
- Military utility helicopter seating nine
Look for a large single-rotor utility helicopter with a radial piston engine and capacity for nine.
Specifications
- The Bell H-12 has a length of 17.3 m (57 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.48 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1946 and was powered by a 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-1340-55 Wasp radial engine.
Variants
The design did not go into full production, and thirteen were built in all.
Where you'll see it
Over a dozen prototypes were used for various tests and projects. The United States Air Force was its primary user.
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