Bell Huey family
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The Bell Huey family of helicopters includes a wide range of civil and military aircraft produced since 1956 by Bell Helicopter. This H-1 family of aircraft includes the utility UH-1 Iroquois and the derivative AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter series and ranges from the XH-40 prototype, first flown in October 1956 to the 21st-century UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper.
Military designations (UH-1 and AH-1)
- XH-40
- The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built.[1]
- YH-40
- Six aircraft for evaluation, as XH-40 with 12-inch cabin stretch and other modifications.
- Bell 533
- One YH-40BF rebuilt as a flight test bed with turbofan engines and wings.
- HU-1A
- Initial Bell 204 production model, redesignated as the UH-1A in 1962.[1][2] The HU-1 designation gave rise to the popular but unofficial nickname "Huey".
- TH-1A
- UH-1A with dual controls and blind-flying instruments, 14 conversions.[2]
- XH-1A
- A single UH-1A was redesignated for grenade launcher testing in 1960.[1]
- HU-1B
- Upgraded HU-1A, various external and rotor improvements. Redesignated UH-1B in 1962.[1][2]
- YUH-1B
- UH-1B prototypes[1]
- NUH-1B
- A single test aircraft, serial number 64-18261.[1]
- UH-1C
- UH-1B with improved engine, modified blades and rotor-head for better performance in the gunship role.[1][2]
- YUH-1D
- Seven pre-production prototypes of the UH-1D.
- UH-1D
- Initial Bell 205 production model (long fuselage version of the 204). Also built under license in Germany by Dornier.[1][2]
- HH-1D
- Rescue/fire fighting variant of UH-1D.[1]
- AH-1E
- 98 production Cobra gunships with the Enhanced Cobra Armament System (ECAS) featuring the M97A1 armament subsystem with a three-barreled M197 20 mm cannon. The AH-1E is also referred to as the "Upgunned AH-1S", or "AH-1S(ECAS)" prior to 1988.[3]
- UH-1E
- UH-1B/C for USMC with different avionics and equipment.[1][2]
- NUH-1E
- UH-1E configured for testing.
- TH-1E
- UH-1C configured for Marine Corps training. Twenty built in 1965.[1]
- AH-1F
- "Modernized AH-1S", with upgraded avionics and defensive systems.
- UH-1F
- UH-1B/C for the USAF, with General Electric T-58-GE-3 engine of 1,325 shp.[1][2]
- TH-1F
- Instrument and Rescue Trainer based on the UH-1F for the USAF.[1][2]
- UH-1G
- Designation given locally to UH-1D/H gunships operating with the Cambodia armed forces.
- AH-1G
- Initial 1966 production model of the Cobra gunship for the US Army, with one 1,400 shp Avco Lycoming T53-13 turboshaft.
- JAH-1G
- One Cobra helicopter modified for armament testing, including Hellfire missiles and multi-barrel cannon.[4]
- TH-1G
- Two-seat dual-control Cobra trainer.[4]
- UH-1H
- Improved UH-1D with a Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp; 5,435 built.[1][2] Also built under license in Taiwan by AIDC.[5]
- CUH-1H
- Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1H utility transport helicopter. Redesignated CH-118.[1][2][6]
- EH-1H
- Twenty-two aircraft converted by installation of AN/ARQ-33 radio intercept and jamming equipment for Project Quick Fix.
- HH-1H
- SAR variant for the USAF with rescue hoist.[1] 30 built.[2]
- JUH-1
- Five UH-1Hs converted to SOTAS battlefield surveillance configuration with belly-mounted airborne radar.[1]
- TH-1H
- Modified UH-1Hs for use as basic helicopter flight trainers by the USAF.
- AH-1J
- Original twin-engine SeaCobra version, subsequently upgraded and exported to Iran as AH-1J "International"
- UH-1J
- An improved Japanese version of the UH-1H built under license in Japan by Fuji was locally given the designation UH-1J.[5][7]
- HH-1K
- Purpose-built SAR variant of the Model 204 for the US Navy with USN avionics and equipment.[1] 27 built.[2]
- TH-1L
- Helicopter flight trainer based on the HH-1K for the USN.[1]
- UH-1L
- Utility variant of the TH-1L.[1]
- UH-1M
- Gunship specific UH-1C upgrade with Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp.[1]
- UH-1N
- Initial Bell 212 production model, the Bell "Twin Pac" twin-engined Huey.[1]
- AH-1P
- 100 production aircraft with composite rotors, flat plate glass cockpit, and improved cockpit layout for nap-of-earth (NOE) flight. The AH-1P is also referred to as the "Production AH-1S", or "AH-1S(PROD)" prior to 1988.
- UH-1P
- UH-1F variant for USAF for special operations use and attack operations used solely by the USAF 20th Special Operations Squadron, "the Green Hornets".[1]
- YAH-1Q
- Eight AH-1Gs with XM26 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) and two M56 TOW 4-pack launchers.[3]
- AH-1Q
- Upgraded AH-1G equipped with the M65 TOW/Cobra missile subsystem, M65 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU), and M73 Reflex sight.
- YAH-1R
- AH-1G powered by a T53-L-703 engine without TOW system.[3]
- AH-1RO
- Proposed version for Romania as Dracula.
- YAH-1S
- AH-1Q upgrade and TOW system.[3]
- AH-1S
- AH-1Q upgraded with a 1,800 shp T53-L-703 turboshaft engine.
- AH-1T
- Named Improved SeaCobra, features an extended tailboom and fuselage and an upgraded transmission and engines.
- UH-1U
- Single prototype for Counter Mortar/Counter Battery Radar Jamming aircraft. Crashed at Edwards AFB during testing.[citation needed]
- UH-1V
- Aeromedical evacuation, rescue version for the US Army.[1]
- AH-1W
- SuperCobra variant, nicknamed "Whiskey Cobra", day/night version with more powerful engines and advanced weapons capability.
- EH-1X
- Electronic warfare UH-1Hs converted under "Quick Fix IIA".[1]
- UH-1Y Venom
- Named Venom, upgraded variant developed from existing upgraded late model UH-1Ns, with additional emphasis on commonality with the AH-1Z as part of the H-1 upgrade program.
- AH-1Z Viper
- Named Viper, or also "Zulu Cobra", it includes an upgraded 4 blade main rotor and adds the Night Targeting System (NTS). Offered as King Cobra to Turkey for its ATAK program and selected for production in 2000, but later canceled.[8]
- UH-1/T700
- Upgraded commercial version, named Ultra Huey, fitted with a 1,400-kW (1900-shp) General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engine.
- CH-118
- Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1H
- CH-135
- Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1N Twin Huey
- CH-146
- Canadian Forces designation for a variant of the Bell 412
- Griffin HT1
- RAF designation for a trainer based on the 412EP
- Griffin HAR2
- RAF designation for a search and rescue helicopter based on the Bell 412EP
Civil designations
- Bell 204B
- 11 seat utility transport helicopter; the civil certified model was based at the military model 204, known by the US Army as the UH-1B.[9]
- Agusta-Bell AB 204
- 11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta.
- Agusta-Bell AB 204AS
- Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 204 helicopter.
- Fuji-Bell 204B-2
- 11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries.
- Bell 205A
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter.[9]
- Agusta-Bell 205
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta.
- Bell 205A-1
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter, initial version based on the UH-1H.[9]
- Agusta-Bell 205A-1
- Modified version of the AB 205.
- Fuji-Bell 205A-1
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji.
- Bell 205A+
- Field upgraded 205A utilizing a T53-17 engine and a 212 rotor system. Similar to the production 205B and 210.
- Bell 205A-1A
- A 205A-1, but with armament hardpoints and military avionics. Produced specifically for Israeli contract.
- Fuji-Bell 205B
- A joint Bell-Fuji commercial variant based on UH-1J, a Japanese improved model of UH-1H.[10]
- Agusta-Bell 205BG
- Prototype fitted with two Gnome H 1200 turboshaft engines.[5]
- Agusta-Bell 205TA
- Prototype fitted with two Turbomeca Astazous turboshaft engines.[5]
- Bell 208
- Experimental twin-engine "Twin Huey" prototype.[5]
- Bell 209
- Original AH-1G prototype with retractable skid landing gear.
- Bell 210
- 15 seat upgraded 205A[9]
- Bell 211
- The HueyTug, was a commercial version of the UH-1C with an upgraded transmission, longer main rotor, larger tailboom, strengthened fuselage, stability augmentation system, and a 2,650 shp (1,976 kW) Lycoming T-55-L-7 turboshaft engine.[11]
- Bell 212
- 15 seat twin-engined derivative of the Bell 205
- Bell 214 Huey Plus
- Strengthened development of the Bell 205 airframe with a larger engine
- Bell 214ST
- 18 seat twin engined utility helicopter
- Bell 249
- Experimental AH-1 demonstrator version fitted with a four-bladed rotor system, an uprated engine and experimental equipment, including Hellfire missiles.[3]
- Bell 309 KingCobra
- Experimental version powered by one Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine.[12]
- Bell 412
- Bell 212 with a four-bladed semi-rigid rotor system.
- Bell Huey II
- A modified and re-engined UH-1H, significantly upgrading its performance, and its cost-effectiveness. Currently offered by Bell to all current military users of the type.
- Global Eagle
- Pratt & Whitney Canada name for a modified UH-1H with a new PT6C-67D engine, modified tail rotor, and other minor changes to increase range and fuel efficiency over the Bell 212.[13]
- Huey 800
- Upgraded commercial version, fitted with an LHTEC T800 turboshaft engine.[citation needed]
- Panha Shabaviz 2-75
- Unlicensed version made by PANHA in Iran.
- Panha 2091
- Unlicensed Iranian upgrade of the AH-1J International.
See also
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hersham, Surrey, UK: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
- ^ a b c d e Bishop, Chris. Huey Cobra Gunships. Osprey Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-84176-984-3.
- ^ a b Donald, David. The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Barnes & Nobel Books, 1997. ISBN 0-7607-0592-5.
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- ^ "Back to square one in attack helicopter plan" Archived 2006-12-06 at the Wayback Machine, Turkish Daily News, 2 December 2006.
- ^ a b c d FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet H1SW for the 204, 205A, 205A-1 and 210 models
- ^ Takeshi Makino (December 24, 2002). "The Activities of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. in the Field of Vertical Flight". Archived from the original on April 14, 2004. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ^ "Skycranes". Centennial of Flight Commission. Archived from the original on 9 April 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
- ^ "[1.0] First Generation Cobras". archive.org. 8 April 2012. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
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