Bell Huey
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The Bell Huey family of helicopter
s 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
.
Bell 204B
Agusta-Bell AB 204
Agusta-Bell AB 204AS
Fuji-Bell 204B-2
Bell 205A
Agusta-Bell 205
Bell 205A-1
Agusta-Bell 205A-1
Fuji-Bell 205A-1
Bell 205A+
Bell 205A-1A
Bell 205B
Agusta-Bell 205BG
Agusta-Bell 205TA
Advanced 205B
Bell 208
Bell 209
Bell 210
Bell 211
Bell 212
Bell 214 Huey Plus
Bell 214ST
Bell 249
Bell 309 KingCobra
: Experimental version powered by one Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine.
Bell 412
Bell Huey II
Global Eagle
Huey 800
Panha Shabaviz 2-75
Panha 2091
XH-40
YH-40
Bell Model 533
HU-1A
TH-1A
XH-1A
HU-1B
YUH-1B
NUH-1B
UH-1C
YUH-1D
UH-1D
HH-1D
Dornier UH-1D
AH-1E
UH-1E
NUH-1E
TH-1E
AH-1F
UH-1F
TH-1F
UH-1G
AH-1G HueyCobra
JAH-1G HueyCobra
TH-1G HueyCobra
UH-1H
CUH-1H
EH-1H
HH-1H
AIDC UH-1H
JUH-1
TH-1H
AH-1J SeaCobra
AH-1J International
UH-1J
HH-1K
TH-1L
UH-1L
UH-1M
UH-1N
AH-1P
UH-1P
YAH-1Q
AH-1Q HueyCobra
YAH-1R
AH-1RO Dracula
YAH-1S
AH-1S
AH-1T Improved SeaCobra
UH-1U
UH-1V
AH-1W SuperCobra
EH-1X
UH-1Y Venom
AH-1Z Viper
AH-1Z King Cobra
UH-1/T700 Ultra Huey
CH-118 Iroquois
CH-135 Twin Huey
CH-146 Griffon
Griffin HT Mk. 1
Griffin HAR Mk. 2
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
s 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
UH-1 Iroquois
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew...
and the derivative AH-1 Cobra
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
attack helicopter series and ranges from the XH-40
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
prototype, first flown in October 1956 to the 21st Century UH-1Y Venom
UH-1Y Venom
The Bell UH-1Y Venom is a twin-engine medium size utility helicopter, part of the United States Marine Corps' H-1 upgrade program. The helicopter is also called Yankee for its variant letter....
and AH-1Z Viper
AH-1Z Viper
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z is part of the...
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Civil designations
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 11 Seat utility transport helicopter; the civil certified model was based at the military model 204, known by the US ArmyUnited States Army Aviation BranchThe Aviation Branch of the United States Army is the administrative organization within the Army responsible for doctrine, manning and configuration for all aviation units....
as the UH-1B.
Agusta-Bell AB 204
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 11 Seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by AgustaAgustaAgusta is an Italian helicopter manufacturer. It is based in Samarate, Northern Italy. It is a subsidiary of Finmeccanica. The company was founded by Count Giovanni Agusta in 1923, who flew his first airplane in 1907...
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Agusta-Bell AB 204AS
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 204 helicopter.
Fuji-Bell 204B-2
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji Heavy IndustriesFuji Heavy Industries, or FHI, is a Japanese transportation conglomerate most known for being the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles. It traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II...
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Bell 205A
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter.
Agusta-Bell 205
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta.
Bell 205A-1
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter, initial version based on the UH-1H.
Agusta-Bell 205A-1
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Modified version of the AB 205.
Fuji-Bell 205A-1
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji.
Bell 205A+
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Field upgraded 205A utilizing a T53-17 engine and a 212 rotor system. Similar to the production 205B and 210.
Bell 205A-1A
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- A 205A-1, but with armament hardpoints and military avionics. Produced specifically for Israeli contract.
Bell 205B
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat upgraded 205A
Agusta-Bell 205BG
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Prototype fitted with two Gnome H 1200 turboshaft engines.
Agusta-Bell 205TA
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Prototype fitted with two Turbomeca Astazous turboshaft engines.
Advanced 205B
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Proposed upgraded Japanese version.
Bell 208
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Experimental twin-engine "Twin Huey" prototype.
Bell 209
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Original AH-1G prototype with retractable skid landing gear.
Bell 210
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 15 seat upgraded 205A
Bell 211
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- 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.
Bell 212
- 15 seat twin-engined derivative of the Bell 205
Bell 214 Huey Plus
Bell 214
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- Strengthened development of the Bell 205 airframe with a larger engine
Bell 214ST
Bell 214ST
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- 18 seat twin engined utility helicopter
Bell 249
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Experimental AH-1 demonstrator version fitted with a four-bladed rotor system, an uprated engine and experimental equipment, including Hellfire missiles.
Bell 309 KingCobra
Bell 309
|-See also:-References:* Verier, Mike. Bell AH-1 Cobra. Osprey Publishing, 1990. ISBN 0-85045-934-6.-External links:*...
: Experimental version powered by one Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine.
Bell 412
Bell 412
The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212 model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.-Design and development:...
- Bell 212 with a four-bladed semi-rigid rotor system.
Bell Huey II
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- 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
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Pratt & Whitney CanadaPratt & Whitney CanadaPratt & Whitney Canada is a Canadian aircraft engine manufacturer. PWC's headquarters are in Longueuil, Quebec, just outside Montreal. It is a division of the larger US-based Pratt & Whitney , itself a business unit of United Technologies...
name for a modified UH-1H with a new PT6C-67DPratt & Whitney Canada PT6The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 is one of the most popular turboprop aircraft engines in history, and is produced by Pratt & Whitney Canada. The PT6 family is particularly well known for its extremely high reliability, with MTBO's on the order of 9000 hours in some models. In US military use, they...
engine, modified tail rotor, and other minor changes to increase range and fuel efficiency over the Bell 212.
Huey 800
Bell 204/205
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Upgraded commercial version, fitted with an LHTEC T800 turboshaft engine.
Panha Shabaviz 2-75
Panha Shabaviz 2-75
-See also:...
- Unlicensed version made by PanhaPanha-History:Following the purchase by Iran of some Italian helicopters from Agusta Company, it became important to establish a plant for support and repair these helicopters. This plant was named Iran Joint Helicopter Industry. Later on, after purchase of some large number of helicopters from Bell,...
in IranIranIran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
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Panha 2091
Panha 2091
-See also:...
- Unlicensed Iranian upgrade of the AH-1J International.
Military designations (UH-1 and AH-1)
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built.
YH-40
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Six aircraft for evaluation, as XH-40 with 12-inch cabin stretch and other modifications.
Bell Model 533
Bell 533
-Bibliography:* Bell Helicopter. TRECOM Technical Report 63-42, "Summary Report, High-Performance-Helicopter Program, Phase I", U.S. Army Transportation Research Command, September 1963....
- One YH-40BF rebuilt as a flight test bed with turbofan engines and wings.
HU-1A
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Initial Bell 204 production model, redesignated as the UH-1A in 1962.
TH-1A
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1A with dual controls and blind-flying instruments, 14 conversions.
XH-1A
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- A single UH-1A was redesignated for grenade launcher testing in 1960.
HU-1B
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Upgraded HU-1A, various external and rotor improvements. Redesignated UH-1B in 1962.
YUH-1B
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1B prototypes
NUH-1B
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- a single test aircraft, serial number 64-18261.
UH-1C
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1B with improved engine, modified blades and rotor-head for better performance in the gunship role.
YUH-1D
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Seven pre-production prototypes of the UH-1D.
UH-1D
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Initial Bell 205 production model (long fuselage version of the 204).
HH-1D
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Army crash rescue variant of UH-1D.
Dornier UH-1D
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Military utility transport helicopter. Built under license in Germany by Dornier FlugzeugwerkeDornier FlugzeugwerkeDornier Flugzeugwerke was a German aircraft manufacturer founded in Friedrichshafen in 1914 by Claudius Dornier. Over the course of its long lifespan, the company produced many notable designs for both the civil and military markets.-History:...
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AH-1E
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- 98 production aircraft 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.
UH-1E
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1B/C for USMC with different avionics and equipment.
NUH-1E
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1E configured for testing.
TH-1E
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1C configured for Marine Corps training. Twenty were built in 1965.
AH-1F
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- The AH-1F is a "Modernized AH-1S".
UH-1F
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1B/C for USAF with General Electric T-58-GE-3 engine of 1,325 shp.
TH-1F
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Instrument and Rescue Trainer based on the UH-1F for the USAF.
UH-1G
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1D/H gunships operating with the Cambodia armed forces were locally given the designation UH-1G.
AH-1G HueyCobra
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Initial 1966 production model gunship for the US Army, with one 1,400shp Avco Lycoming T53-13 turboshaft.
JAH-1G HueyCobra
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- One helicopter for armament testing including Hellfire missiles and multi-barrel cannon.
TH-1G HueyCobra
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Two-seat dual-control trainer.
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Improved UH-1D with a Lycoming T-53-L-13Lycoming T53-External links:* *...
engine of 1,400 shp. 5,435 built.
CUH-1H
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Canadian ForcesCanadian ForcesThe Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
designation for the UH-1H utility transport helicopter. Redesignated CH-118.
EH-1H
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Twenty-two aircraft converted by installation of AN/ARQ-33 radio intercept and jamming equipment for Project Quick Fix.
HH-1H
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- SARSearch and rescueSearch and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, mostly based upon terrain considerations...
variant for the USAF with rescue hoist. 30 built.
AIDC UH-1H
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Military utility transport helicopter. Built under license in Taiwan by Aerospace Industrial Development CorporationAerospace Industrial Development CorporationAerospace Industrial Development Corporation is a state-owned aerospace company based in Taichung, Republic of China . It is known for developing the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter.-History:...
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JUH-1
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Five UH-1Hs converted to SOTAS battlefield surveillance configuration with belly-mounted airborne radar.
TH-1H
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Recently modified UH-1Hs for use as basic helicopter flight trainers by the USAF.
AH-1J SeaCobra
AH-1 SuperCobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
- Original twin engine AH-1 version.
AH-1J International
AH-1 SuperCobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
- Export version of the AH-1J SeaCobra.
UH-1J
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- An improved Japanese version of the UH-1H built under license in Japan by Fuji was locally given the designation UH-1J.
HH-1K
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Purpose built SAR variant of the Model 204 for the US Navy with USN avionics and equipment. 27 built.
TH-1L
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Helicopter flight trainer based on the HH-1K for the USN.
UH-1L
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Utility variant of the TH-1L.
UH-1M
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Gunship specific UH-1C upgrade with Lycoming T-53-L-13Lycoming T53-External links:* *...
engine of 1,400 shp.
UH-1N
UH-1N Twin Huey
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter that first flew in April, 1969. The UH-1N has a fifteen seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo configuration the UH-1N has an internal capacity of 220 ft³ . An external load of 5,000 lb can be carried...
- Initial Bell 212 production model, the Bell "Twin Pac" twin-engined Huey.
AH-1P
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- 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-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- UH-1F variant for USAF for special operations use and attack operations used solely by the USAF 20th Special Operations Squadron, "the Green Hornets".
YAH-1Q
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Eight AH-1Gs with XM26 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) and two M56 TOW 4-pack launchers.
AH-1Q HueyCobra
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Upgraded AH-1G equipped with the M65 TOWBGM-71 TOWThe BGM-71 TOW is an anti-tank missile. "BGM" is a weapon classification that stands for "Multiple Environment , Surface-Attack , Missile ". "TOW" is an acronym that stands for "Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire command data link, guided missile"...
/Cobra missile subsystem, M65 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU), and M73 Reflex sight.
YAH-1R
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- AH-1G powered by a T53-L-703 engine without TOW system.
AH-1RO Dracula
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- Proposed version for Romania.
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- AH-1Q upgrade and TOW system.
AH-1S
AH-1 Cobra
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- AH-1Q upgraded with a 1,800 shp T53-L-703 turboshaft engine.
AH-1T Improved SeaCobra
AH-1 SuperCobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
- Improved version with extended tailboom and fuselage and an upgraded transmission and engines.
UH-1U
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Single prototype for Counter Mortar/Counter Battery Radar Jamming aircraft. Crashed at Edwards AFB during testing.
UH-1V
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Aeromedical evacuation, rescue version for the US Army.
AH-1W SuperCobra
AH-1 SuperCobra
The Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
- "Whiskey Cobra", day/night version with more powerful engines and advanced weapons capability.
EH-1X
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Electronic warfareElectronic warfareElectronic warfare refers to any action involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy assaults via the spectrum. The purpose of electronic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of, and ensure friendly...
UH-1Hs converted under "Quick Fix IIA".
UH-1Y Venom
UH-1Y Venom
The Bell UH-1Y Venom is a twin-engine medium size utility helicopter, part of the United States Marine Corps' H-1 upgrade program. The helicopter is also called Yankee for its variant letter....
- Upgraded variant developed from existing upgraded late model UH-1Ns, with additional emphasis on commonality with the AH-1ZAH-1 SuperCobraThe Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
as part of the H-1 upgrade programH-1 upgrade programThe H-1 upgrade program refers to the United States Marine Corps's program to develop the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom to replace its aging fleets of AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys. The former is a twin-engine attack helicopter, while the latter is a medium-sized utility helicopter, also...
.
AH-1Z Viper
AH-1Z Viper
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z is part of the...
- "Zulu Cobra", in conjunction with the H-1 upgrade programH-1 upgrade programThe H-1 upgrade program refers to the United States Marine Corps's program to develop the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom to replace its aging fleets of AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys. The former is a twin-engine attack helicopter, while the latter is a medium-sized utility helicopter, also...
. Version includes an upgraded 4 blade main rotor and adds the Night Targeting System (NTS).
AH-1Z Viper
The Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z is part of the...
- AH-1Z offered under Turkey's ATAK program; selected for production in 2000, but later canceled when Bell and Turkey could not reach an agreement on production.
UH-1/T700 Ultra Huey
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Upgraded commercial version, fitted with a 1,400-kW (1900-shp) General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft engine.
CH-118 Iroquois
UH-1 Iroquois variants
The following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- Canadian ForcesCanadian ForcesThe Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
designation for the UH-1 IroquoisUH-1 IroquoisThe Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew...
CH-135 Twin Huey
UH-1N Twin Huey
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter that first flew in April, 1969. The UH-1N has a fifteen seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo configuration the UH-1N has an internal capacity of 220 ft³ . An external load of 5,000 lb can be carried...
- Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1N Twin HueyUH-1N Twin HueyThe Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter that first flew in April, 1969. The UH-1N has a fifteen seat configuration, with one pilot and fourteen passengers. In cargo configuration the UH-1N has an internal capacity of 220 ft³ . An external load of 5,000 lb can be carried...
CH-146 Griffon
CH-146 Griffon
The Bell CH-146 Griffon is the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412EP, a multi-use utility helicopter. The CH-146 is used in a wide variety of roles, including aerial firepower, reconnaissance, search and rescue and aero-mobility tasks....
- Canadian Forces designation for the Bell 412Bell 412The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212 model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.-Design and development:...
Griffin HT Mk. 1
Bell 412
The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212 model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.-Design and development:...
- RAF designation for a trainer based on the 412EP
Griffin HAR Mk. 2
Bell 412
The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212 model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.-Design and development:...
- RAF designation for a Search and RescueSearch and rescueSearch and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, mostly based upon terrain considerations...
helicopter based on the 412EP
See also
- AH-1 CobraAH-1 CobraThe Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It shares a common engine, transmission and rotor system with the older UH-1 Iroquois...
- AH-1 SuperCobraAH-1 SuperCobraThe Bell AH-1 SuperCobra is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the US Army's AH-1 Cobra. The twin Cobra family includes the AH-1J SeaCobra, the AH-1T Improved SeaCobra, and the AH-1W SuperCobra...
- AH-1Z ViperAH-1Z ViperThe Bell AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, that was developed for the United States Marine Corps. The AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. The AH-1Z is part of the...
- Bell 204/205Bell 204/205The Bell 204 and 205 are the civil versions of the ubiquitous UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting, and one of its most common uses, aerial...
- Bell 212
- Bell 214Bell 214|-See also:-External links:...
- Bell 214STBell 214ST|-See also:-External links:*...
- Bell 412Bell 412The Bell 412 is a utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It is a development of the Bell 212 model, the major difference being the composite four-blade main rotor.-Design and development:...
- H-1 upgrade programH-1 upgrade programThe H-1 upgrade program refers to the United States Marine Corps's program to develop the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom to replace its aging fleets of AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys. The former is a twin-engine attack helicopter, while the latter is a medium-sized utility helicopter, also...
- UH-1 IroquoisUH-1 IroquoisThe Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew...
- UH-1 Iroquois variantsUH-1 Iroquois variantsThe following is an extensive catalog of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the UH-1 Iroquois transport helicopter.-XH-40 and YH-40:...
- CH-146 GriffonCH-146 GriffonThe Bell CH-146 Griffon is the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412EP, a multi-use utility helicopter. The CH-146 is used in a wide variety of roles, including aerial firepower, reconnaissance, search and rescue and aero-mobility tasks....
- Panha Shabaviz 2-75Panha Shabaviz 2-75-See also:...
- Panha 2091Panha 2091-See also:...
- List of UH-1 Iroquois operators