An experimental armed helicopter used to test the tandem-cockpit scout/attack concept that informed later attack-helicopter development.
Primary roleArmed Reconnaissance
First flight1963
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeRotorcraft
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 207 | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | United States Army |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Bell 207
Bell 207 — C015 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T53 turboshaft
Armament: Experimental nose turret and external weapons for armed-scout evaluation.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1974-75 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3