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Bell H-13K 'Sioux'

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-13
  Designation:H-13
  Version:K
  Nickname:Sioux
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
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Specifications
  Length: 43' 2.5" 13.1 m
  Height:9' 3" 2.8 m
  Wingspan: 37' 1.5" 11.3 m
  Wingarea: 1,083.0 sq ft 100.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,860 lb 843 kg
  Max Weight: 2,950 lb 1,337 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Franklin 6VS-O-335
  Horsepower (each): 225

Performance
  Range: 250 miles 402 km
  Cruise Speed: 83 mph 133 km/h 71 kt
  Max Speed: 105 mph 169 km/h 91 kt
  Climb: 1,065 ft/min 324 m/min
  Ceiling: 17,600 ft 5,364 m