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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Bell UH-13H 'Sioux' SN: 56-2217

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-13
  Designation:UH-13
  Version:H
  Nickname:Sioux
  Equivalent to: OH-13H
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Utility
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  Serial/Bureau Number:56-2217
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 41' 5" 12.6 m
  Height:9' 5" 2.8 m
  Wingspan: 35' 1.5" 10.7 m
  Wingarea: 965.0 sq ft 89.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,564 lb 709 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,450 lb 1,111 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming VO-435-23
  Horsepower (each): 250

Performance
  Range: 212 miles 341 km
  Max Speed: 100 mph 161 km/h 87 kt
  Ceiling: 10,850 ft 3,306 m