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. The first helicopter (the El Tomcat II) first flew in 1959 and was followed by a number of variants.

Variants

;El Tomcat Mk.II: Bell 47G-2 modified extensively for agricultural spraying. First flew in April 1959. ;El Tomcat Mk.III:Improved version of the Mk.II, it first flew in April 1965. ;El Tomcat Mk.IIIA:Powered by the Franklin 6V4-200, 6V-335, or 6V-350 engines. ;El Tomcat Mk.IIIB:Featured a modified fiberglass nose with a repositioned windscreen and a lower cabin roof, and was powered by the 235 hp Franklin 6V-350-A. Produced in 1967. ;El Tomcat Mk.IIIC:Improved version with 200 hp Franklin 6V4-200-C32, 210 hp 6V-335-A, or 235 hp 6V-350-A engines. ;El Tomcat Mk.V:First flown in June 1968, it was powered by a 220 hp Lycoming VO-435-A1A. ;El Tomcat Mk.V-A:Powered by a 260 hp Lycoming VO-435-A1F with a foldable jump-seat. ;El Tomcat Mk.V-B:Powered by a 265 hp Lycoming VO-435-B1A.

Variants

Specifications (V-A)

References

See also