Bell 30
The Bell 30 was the prototype for the first commercial helicopter, and the first helicopter built by the Bell Aircraft Company. Designed by Arthur M. Young, the type served as a demonstration testbed for the successful Bell 47.
| Bell 30 | |
|---|---|
| Bell 30 flight testing | |
| Role | Experimental helicopter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
| Designer | Arthur M. Young |
| First flight | 26 June 1943 |
| Introduction | 1943 |
| Retired | 1944 |
| Status | Preserved |
| Number built | 3 |
| Developed into | Bell 47 |
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