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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.

Bell Huey family
UH-1A

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

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.[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 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 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

• List of Bell UH-1 Iroquois operators
• List of utility helicopters

References

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