Bell Helicopter

Bell Flight is a prominent American aerospace manufacturer known primarily for its military and commercial rotorcraft. It is built on a legacy that includes fixed-wing aircraft, but its reputation is centered on helicopters.

Well-known current products include military helicopters such as the V-22 Osprey (developed with Boeing) and the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter. Commercial offerings include the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and the Bell 429 Global Ranger utility and corporate helicopters.

Historically significant products include the Bell 47, the first helicopter certified for civil use, and the UH-1 Iroquois “Huey,” a major aircraft during the Vietnam War.