N599HF - BELL TAH 1P COBRA

BELL

TAH-1P COBRA

Used

N599HF

HISTORY of s/n 76-22599: This is one of the few production TAH-1P Cobras procured by the U.S. Army to serve as Cobra flight transition trainers. The aircraft is unique in that it has a flight control over-ride system in the front seat flight controls for an Instructor Pilot. The TAH-1P Cobra is identical to a fully mission capable Cobra attack helicopter except functional weapon systems were not installed in the production TAH-1P. The aircraft is painted in its U.S. Army markings when it first went into U.S. Army operational service in 1978 with A Company, 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY. The aircraft latter served with the 7th Combat Aviation Battalion, 7th Infantry Division at Fort Ord, CA. The aircraft last served as a Cobra transition trainer at the Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL. The aircraft has performed extensively since 1999 on the U.S. air show circuit with the Sky Soldiers Demonstration Team of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF). HISTORY of AH-1P Cobra Attack Helicopter: The Cobra was developed out of requirement of the Army to have a specialized aircraft for specialized fire suppression and armed escort during the Vietnam War. The Bell UH-1 "Huey" was modified and dedicated to this role, but the Huey’s aircraft design was not ideal for this mission. The first Cobras reached Vietnam in August 1966. They were armed with a variety of weapons systems depending on the mission. Usually 2.75" rocket pods were mounted to the stub wings and machine guns in the nose. AH-1 Cobras were often teamed with the OH-6 "LOACH" observation helicopter to seek out and destroy enemy personnel and equipment in Vietnam. After the Vietnam war Cobras were improved and modified to carry anti tank missiles. In Europe, until the fall of the Soviet Union, Cobras served as the NATOs first line defense against the overwhelming numbers of Soviet tanks. The AH-1 also served in the Gulf War as a potent attack helicopter. See complete specs and additional photos at www.courtesyaircraft.com Very rare, one of the few transition trainers produced for the Army. It is the only Cobra flying in civilian hands that has the complete armament systems (demilled).

6204.0

6204 Hrs TTSNEW

Main Rotor Blades: Kaman, 8903 Hrs Remaining Tail Rotor Blades: 1726 Hrs Remaining

Lycoming T53-L-703 Turbine 1,800 shp (derated to 1500 shp) TBO Time Remaining: 439 Hrs

VHF-King KY 196 Full military avionics

Armament Systems (demilled): • M-197 20MM gun system, converted to butane/oxygen gas firing system for air shows • Telescopic Sight Unit (TSU) Houseing and gunner’s cockpit sight • Air Data System (ADS) sensing head • Head Up Display (HUD) Targeting Sight housing • 7 shot (2) and 19 shot (2) 2.75’ rocket pods • Tracor Chaff/Flare Dispenser Housing Dual flight controls – front seat instructor override controls MISCELLANEOUS: New paint, July 2007 Performance: Speed 190 kts Vne, Range: 300 sm Army maintenance manuals and pilot operating manual (TM-10) Experimental Exhibition Certified Annual inspection completed May 2007, current on maintenance program Complete records on component parts

Painted in U.S. Army markings from when it first went into U.S. Army operational service in 1978 with A Company, 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY.