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Bell Huey family

UH-1A

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. Although not flown in military service in the USA, the Bell 412 served in Canada and Japan and, like the UH-1Y, is a twin engine four rotor design based on the Bell 212.

Model	Engines	Rotors	F.F. Year
UH-1/CH-118/204/5	1	2	1956
UH-1N/CH-135/212	2	2	1968
412/CH-146/UH-2	2	4	1979
UH-1Y	2	4	2001

Military designations (UH-1 and AH-1)

XH-40: The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built.
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. 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.
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.
TH-1G: Two-seat dual-control Cobra trainer.

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. Also built under license in Taiwan by 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: 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 T-53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp.
UH-1N: Initial Bell 212 production model, the Bell "Twin Pac" twin-engined Huey.
HH-1N: Rescue version of the UH-1N
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 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.

AH-1W on a training mission at the Mojave Spaceport.

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 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.

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

A Bell 205A-1 on firefighting duty with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at Nym Lake, Ontario, Canada, 1996

A Bell 205A-1 with its helitack firefighting crew on standby with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at Sioux Lookout, Ontario, 1995

A Bell 204B (upgraded to a "C" model) arrives to pick up its Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources firefighting crew on Fire 141, 1995

Kern County (California) Fire Department's Bell 205 based at Mojave Spaceport

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.
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.
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.
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.
Agusta-Bell 205BG: Prototype fitted with two Gnome H 1200 turboshaft engines.
Agusta-Bell 205TA: Prototype fitted with two Turbomeca Astazous turboshaft engines.
Bell 208: Experimental twin-engine "Twin Huey" prototype.
Bell 209: Original AH-1G prototype with retractable skid landing gear.
Bell 210: 15 seat upgraded 205A
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 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.
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.
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.
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.

References

^ Mutza, Wayne. UH-1 Huey In Action. Carrollton, Texas: Squadron/Signal Publications, 1986. ISBN 0-89747-179-2.
^ Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hersham, Surrey, UK: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
^ Bishop, Chris. Huey Cobra Gunships. Osprey Publishing, 2006. ISBN 1-84176-984-3.
^ Donald, David. The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. Barnes & Nobel Books, 1997. ISBN 0-7607-0592-5.
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Fighter aircraft	YFM-1 P-39 XFL P-59 P-63 P-76 XP-77 XP-83
Target drones	PQM-56
Attack helicopters	207 Bell AH-1 Singles Twins AH-1Z 309 YAH-63 360
Observation and utility helicopters	H-13 H-13J UH-1 UH-1N UH-1Y TH-57 OH-58 TH-67 ARH-70
Commercial helicopters	47 47J 204 205 206 210 212 214 214ST 222 230 407 412 427 429 430 505 525
Tiltrotors	V-22 V-247 V-280 AW609 TR918 QTR
UAVs	MQ-8C
Non-production helicopters	400 417 440
Experimental aircraft	ATV 201 533 D-188 D-255 D-292 FCX-001 L-39 LLRV/LLTV X-1 X-2 X-5 X-14 X-16 X-22 XF-109 XP-52 XV-3 XV-15
Names	Airabonita Airacobra Airacomet Airacuda Arapaho BigLifter Cobra Creek Eagle Eye Fire Scout GlobalRanger Huey HueyCobra Invictus Iroquois JetRanger Jet Ranger X Kingcobra KingCobra Kiowa LongRanger Osprey Quad TiltRotor Ranger Sea Cobra Sea Ranger Sioux Sioux Scout SuperCobra Super Huey Super Transporter Twin Huey TwinRanger Valor Venom Vigilant Viper Zulu Cobra
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Bell Huey family

Military

HU-1

Civilian

Foreign
production

Agusta (Italy)	AB.204 AB.205 AB.212 AB.412
Dornier (Germany)	UH-1D
Fuji/Subaru (Japan)	UH-1J UH-2 204 205 412
IAIO (Iran)	Toufan
PANHA (Iran)	Shabaviz 2-75 2091

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See also: Bell 47 family; Bell JetRanger family

United States helicopter designations, Army/Air Force and Tri-Service systems

Numerical sequence used by USAAC/USAAF/USAF 1941–present; U.S. Army 1948–1956 and 1962–present; U.S. Navy 1962–present

Army/Air Force sequence
(1941–1962)

Prefix R-, 1941–1948	R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-6 R-7 R-8 R-9 R-10 R-11 R-12 R-13 R-14 R-15 R-16
Prefix H-, 1948–1962	H-5 H-6 H-9 H-10 H-11 H-12 H-13 H-13J H-15 H-16 H-17 H-18 H-19 H-20 H-21 H-22 H-23 H-24 H-25 H-26 H-27 H-28 H-29 H-30 H-31 H-32 H-33 H-34 H-35 H-36 H-37 H-38 H-39 H-40 H-41 H-42 H-43 H-44 H-45

Tri-Service sequence
(1962–present)

1962 redesignations	H-13 H-13F H-13J H-19 H-21 H-23 H-25 H-34 H-37 H-43
New designations	H-46 H-47 H-48 H-49 H-50 H-51 H-52 H-53 CH-53/E/K HH-53/MH-53 H-54 H-55 H-56 H-57 H-58 H-59 H-60 UH-60 SH-60 HH-60 MH-60 H-61 H-62 H-63 H-64 H-65 H-66 H-67 H-68 H-69 H-70 H-71 H-72 H-73
Alternate sequence	H-1 AH-1/J/T/W/Z UH-1/N/Y H-2 G H-3 CH-3/HH-3 SH-3 H-4 H-5 H-6 AH-6 MH-6 OH-6
Non-sequential	H-90 H-92 CH-92/VH-92 H-139

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Military designations (UH-1 and AH-1)

Civil designations

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References