Huey helicopter on:
[Wikipedia]
[Google]
[Amazon]
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 UH-1 Iroquois variants, XH-40 prototype, first flown in October 1956 to the 21st-century UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper.
;XH-40
:The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built.Mutza, Wayne. UH-1 Huey In Action. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1986. .
;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.Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hersham, Surrey, UK: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. . 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.
;XH-1A
:A single UH-1A was redesignated for grenade launcher testing in 1960.
;HU-1B
:Upgraded HU-1A, various external and rotor improvements. Redesignated UH-1B in 1962.
;YUH-1B
:UH-1B prototypes
;NUH-1B
:A single test aircraft, serial number 64-18261.
;UH-1C
:UH-1B with improved engine, modified blades and rotor-head for better performance in the gunship role.
;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 Flugzeugwerke, Dornier.
;HH-1D
:Rescue/fire fighting variant of UH-1D.
;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.
;UH-1E
:UH-1B/C for USMC with different avionics and equipment.
;NUH-1E
:UH-1E configured for testing.
;TH-1E
:UH-1C configured for Marine Corps training. Twenty built in 1965.
;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.
;TH-1F
:Instrument and Rescue Trainer based on the UH-1F for the USAF.
;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.Donald, David. ''The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Barnes & Nobel Books, 1997. .
;TH-1G
:Two-seat dual-control Cobra trainer.
;UH-1H
:Improved UH-1D with a Lycoming T53, Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp; 5,435 built. Also built under license in Taiwan by Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, AIDC.
;CUH-1H
:Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1H utility transport helicopter. Redesignated CH-118.
;EH-1H
:Twenty-two aircraft converted by installation of AN/ARQ-33 radio intercept and jamming equipment for Project Quick Fix.
;HH-1H
:Search and rescue, SAR variant for the USAF with rescue hoist. 30 built.
;JUH-1
:Five UH-1Hs converted to SOTAS battlefield surveillance configuration with belly-mounted airborne radar.
;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.
;HH-1K
:Purpose-built SAR variant of the Model 204 for the US Navy with USN avionics and equipment. 27 built.
;TH-1L
:Helicopter flight trainer based on the HH-1K for the USN.
;UH-1L
:Utility variant of the TH-1L.
;UH-1M
:Gunship specific UH-1C upgrade with Lycoming T53, Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp.
;UH-1N
:Initial Bell 212 production model, the Bell "Twin Pac" twin-engined Huey.
;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".
;YAH-1Q
:Eight AH-1Gs with XM26 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) and two M56 TOW 4-pack launchers.
;AH-1Q
:Upgraded AH-1G equipped with the M65 BGM-71 TOW, 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.
;AH-1RO
:Proposed version for Romania as Dracula.
;YAH-1S
:AH-1Q upgrade and TOW system.
;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.
;UH-1V
:Aeromedical evacuation, rescue version for the US Army.
;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".
;UH-1Y
: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
: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.
;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 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 412EP
;Bell 204/205, Bell 204B
:11 seat utility transport helicopter; the civil certified model was based at the military model 204, known by the United States Army Aviation Branch, US Army as the UH-1B.FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet H1SW for the 204, 205A, 205A-1 and 210 models
/ref> ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell AB 204 :11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, Agusta-Bell AB 204AS :Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 204 helicopter. ;Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 204B-2 :11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A :15 seat utility transport helicopter. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205 :15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A-1 :15 seat utility transport helicopter, initial version based on the UH-1H. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205A-1 :Modified version of the AB 205. ;Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 205A-1 :15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A+ :Field upgraded 205A utilizing a T53-17 engine and a 212 rotor system. Similar to the production 205B and 210. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, Bell 205A-1A :A 205A-1, but with armament hardpoints and military avionics. Produced specifically for Israeli contract. ; Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 205B :A joint Bell-Fuji commercial variant based on Bell UH-1 Iroquois variants#UH-1J, UH-1J, a Japanese improved model of UH-1H. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205BG :Prototype fitted with two Gnome H 1200 turboshaft engines. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205TA :Prototype fitted with two Turbomeca Astazous turboshaft engines. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 208 :Experimental twin-engine "Twin Huey" prototype. ;AH-1 Cobra, Bell 209 :Original AH-1G prototype with retractable skid landing gear. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 210 :15 seat upgraded 205A ;Bell 204/205, 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. ;Bell 212 :15 seat twin-engined derivative of the Bell 205 ;Bell 214, Bell 214 Huey Plus :Strengthened development of the Bell 205 airframe with a larger engine ;Bell 214ST :18 seat twin engined utility helicopter ;AH-1 Cobra, Bell 249 :Experimental AH-1 demonstrator version fitted with a four-bladed rotor system, an uprated engine and experimental equipment, including Hellfire missiles.Bishop, Chris. ''Huey Cobra Gunships''. Osprey Publishing, 2006. . ;Bell 309 KingCobra : Experimental version powered by one Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine. ;Bell 412 :Bell 212 with a four-bladed semi-rigid rotor system. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, 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. ;Bell 204/205, Global Eagle :Pratt & Whitney Canada name for a modified UH-1H with a new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6, PT6C-67D engine, modified tail rotor, and other minor changes to increase range and fuel efficiency over the Bell 212. ;Bell 204/205, Huey 800 :Upgraded commercial version, fitted with an LHTEC T800 turboshaft engine. ;Panha Shabaviz 2-75 :Unlicensed version made by Panha in Iran. ;Panha 2091 :Unlicensed Iranian upgrade of the AH-1J International.
Military designations (UH-1 and AH-1)
;XH-40
:The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built.Mutza, Wayne. UH-1 Huey In Action. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1986. .
;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.Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hersham, Surrey, UK: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. . 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.
;XH-1A
:A single UH-1A was redesignated for grenade launcher testing in 1960.
;HU-1B
:Upgraded HU-1A, various external and rotor improvements. Redesignated UH-1B in 1962.
;YUH-1B
:UH-1B prototypes
;NUH-1B
:A single test aircraft, serial number 64-18261.
;UH-1C
:UH-1B with improved engine, modified blades and rotor-head for better performance in the gunship role.
;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 Flugzeugwerke, Dornier.
;HH-1D
:Rescue/fire fighting variant of UH-1D.
;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.
;UH-1E
:UH-1B/C for USMC with different avionics and equipment.
;NUH-1E
:UH-1E configured for testing.
;TH-1E
:UH-1C configured for Marine Corps training. Twenty built in 1965.
;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.
;TH-1F
:Instrument and Rescue Trainer based on the UH-1F for the USAF.
;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.Donald, David. ''The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Barnes & Nobel Books, 1997. .
;TH-1G
:Two-seat dual-control Cobra trainer.
;UH-1H
:Improved UH-1D with a Lycoming T53, Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp; 5,435 built. Also built under license in Taiwan by Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, AIDC.
;CUH-1H
:Canadian Forces designation for the UH-1H utility transport helicopter. Redesignated CH-118.
;EH-1H
:Twenty-two aircraft converted by installation of AN/ARQ-33 radio intercept and jamming equipment for Project Quick Fix.
;HH-1H
:Search and rescue, SAR variant for the USAF with rescue hoist. 30 built.
;JUH-1
:Five UH-1Hs converted to SOTAS battlefield surveillance configuration with belly-mounted airborne radar.
;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.
;HH-1K
:Purpose-built SAR variant of the Model 204 for the US Navy with USN avionics and equipment. 27 built.
;TH-1L
:Helicopter flight trainer based on the HH-1K for the USN.
;UH-1L
:Utility variant of the TH-1L.
;UH-1M
:Gunship specific UH-1C upgrade with Lycoming T53, Lycoming T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp.
;UH-1N
:Initial Bell 212 production model, the Bell "Twin Pac" twin-engined Huey.
;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".
;YAH-1Q
:Eight AH-1Gs with XM26 Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) and two M56 TOW 4-pack launchers.
;AH-1Q
:Upgraded AH-1G equipped with the M65 BGM-71 TOW, 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.
;AH-1RO
:Proposed version for Romania as Dracula.
;YAH-1S
:AH-1Q upgrade and TOW system.
;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.
;UH-1V
:Aeromedical evacuation, rescue version for the US Army.
;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".
;UH-1Y
: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
: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.
;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 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 412EP
Civil designations
;Bell 204/205, Bell 204B
:11 seat utility transport helicopter; the civil certified model was based at the military model 204, known by the United States Army Aviation Branch, US Army as the UH-1B.FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet H1SW for the 204, 205A, 205A-1 and 210 models/ref> ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell AB 204 :11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, Agusta-Bell AB 204AS :Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 204 helicopter. ;Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 204B-2 :11 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A :15 seat utility transport helicopter. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205 :15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Italy by Agusta. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A-1 :15 seat utility transport helicopter, initial version based on the UH-1H. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205A-1 :Modified version of the AB 205. ;Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 205A-1 :15 seat utility transport helicopter. Built under licence in Japan by Fuji. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 205A+ :Field upgraded 205A utilizing a T53-17 engine and a 212 rotor system. Similar to the production 205B and 210. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, Bell 205A-1A :A 205A-1, but with armament hardpoints and military avionics. Produced specifically for Israeli contract. ; Bell 204/205, Fuji-Bell 205B :A joint Bell-Fuji commercial variant based on Bell UH-1 Iroquois variants#UH-1J, UH-1J, a Japanese improved model of UH-1H. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205BG :Prototype fitted with two Gnome H 1200 turboshaft engines. ;Bell 204/205, Agusta-Bell 205TA :Prototype fitted with two Turbomeca Astazous turboshaft engines. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 208 :Experimental twin-engine "Twin Huey" prototype. ;AH-1 Cobra, Bell 209 :Original AH-1G prototype with retractable skid landing gear. ;Bell 204/205, Bell 210 :15 seat upgraded 205A ;Bell 204/205, 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. ;Bell 212 :15 seat twin-engined derivative of the Bell 205 ;Bell 214, Bell 214 Huey Plus :Strengthened development of the Bell 205 airframe with a larger engine ;Bell 214ST :18 seat twin engined utility helicopter ;AH-1 Cobra, Bell 249 :Experimental AH-1 demonstrator version fitted with a four-bladed rotor system, an uprated engine and experimental equipment, including Hellfire missiles.Bishop, Chris. ''Huey Cobra Gunships''. Osprey Publishing, 2006. . ;Bell 309 KingCobra : Experimental version powered by one Lycoming T-55-L-7C engine. ;Bell 412 :Bell 212 with a four-bladed semi-rigid rotor system. ;UH-1 Iroquois variants, 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. ;Bell 204/205, Global Eagle :Pratt & Whitney Canada name for a modified UH-1H with a new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6, PT6C-67D engine, modified tail rotor, and other minor changes to increase range and fuel efficiency over the Bell 212. ;Bell 204/205, Huey 800 :Upgraded commercial version, fitted with an LHTEC T800 turboshaft engine. ;Panha Shabaviz 2-75 :Unlicensed version made by Panha in Iran. ;Panha 2091 :Unlicensed Iranian upgrade of the AH-1J International.
See also
* List of Bell UH-1 Iroquois operators * List of utility helicoptersReferences
{{US helicopters Bell aircraft, H United States military helicopters 1950s United States helicopters 1960s United States helicopters 1970s United States helicopters 1950s United States military utility aircraft 1960s United States military utility aircraft 1970s United States military utility aircraft