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Bell YH-13C 'Sioux'

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-13
  Designation:YH-13
  Version:C
  Nickname:Sioux
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Status:Prototype
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Specifications
  Length: 41' 2.5" 12.5 m
  Height:9' 2" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 35' 1" 10.6 m
  Wingarea: 965.0 sq ft 89.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,380 lb 625 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,078 lb 942 kg
  Max Weight: 2,350 lb 1,065 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Franklin O-335-3
  Horsepower (each): 200

Performance
  Range: 214 miles 344 km
  Cruise Speed: 92 mph 148 km/h 80 kt
  Max Speed: 100 mph 161 km/h 87 kt
  Climb: 1,025 ft/min 312 m/min
  Ceiling: 13,000 ft 3,962 m