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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)

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AH-1E
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AH-1Fs of the Israeli Defence Force over Masada
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CH-146 Griffon
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]
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Base Rescue Moose Jaw CH-118 Iroquois helicopters 118109 and 118101 at CFB Moose Jaw, 1982
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.
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AH-1W on a training mission at the Mojave Spaceport.
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.Шаблон: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]
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Canadian Forces CH-135 Twin Huey in service with the Multinational Force and Observers.
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

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A Bell 205A-1 on firefighting duty with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at Nym Lake, Ontario, Canada, 1996
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A Bell 205A-1 with its helitack firefighting crew on standby with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, 1995
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A Bell 204B (upgraded to a "C" model) arrives to pick up its Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources firefighting crew on Fire 141, 1995
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Kern County (California) Fire Department's Bell 205 based at Mojave Spaceport
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Bell 214ST
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.Шаблон: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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