The Continental Copters El Tomcat was a 1950s American single-seat agricultural helicopter converted from a Bell 47G by Continental Copters of Fort Worth Texas. The first helicopter (the El Tomcat II) first flew in 1959 and was followed by a number of variants.
El Tomcat Mk.IIBell 47G-2 modified extensively for agricultural spraying. First flew in April 1959.
El Tomcat Mk.IIIImproved version of the Mk.II, it first flew in April 1965.
El Tomcat Mk.IIIAPowered by the Franklin 6V4-200, 6V-335, or 6V-350 engines.
El Tomcat Mk.IIIBFeatured 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.IIICImproved version with 200 hp Franklin 6V4-200-C32, 210 hp 6V-335-A, or 235 hp 6V-350-A engines.
El Tomcat Mk.VFirst flown in June 1968, it was powered by a 220 hp Lycoming VO-435-A1A.
El Tomcat Mk.V-APowered by a 260 hp Lycoming VO-435-A1F with a foldable jump-seat.
El Tomcat Mk.V-BPowered by a 265 hp Lycoming VO-435-B1A.
Data from Aircraft World Directory
General characteristics
Crew: 1Length: 31 ft 7 in (9.63 m)Main rotor diameter: 37 ft 1½ in (11.32 m)Height: 2.87 ft 9.5 in ( m)Empty weight: 1375 lb (623 kg)Gross weight: 2450 lb (1111 kg)Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming TVO-435, 260 hp (194 kW)Performance
Cruise speed: 65 mph (104 km/h) 
