Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a major U.S. manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft.
| Founded | 1935 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
Bell Helicopter is one of the world's leading helicopter manufacturers, producing iconic military platforms such as the AH-1 Cobra, UH-1 Huey, and the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. The company also manufactures commercial helicopters and provides aftermarket support and modernization services.
As a Textron subsidiary, Bell operates under strict U.S. export controls and is a key supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. The company has a long history of innovation in rotorcraft design and has maintained combat-proven platforms in service for decades.
Bell Helicopter was founded in 1935 by Lawrence Bell and has been a pioneer in helicopter development since the 1940s. The company became part of Textron Inc. in 1960 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest helicopter manufacturers, with continuous production and modernization of military and commercial aircraft.