Bell YAH-63

The Bell Model 409-YAH-63 was an experimental attack helicopter for the Advanced Attack Helicopter (AAH) competition. Hughes' Model 77-YAH-64 later developed into the AH-64 Apache was selected over Bell's entry.

Bell YAH-63 (USA) it was the Apache's rival during the selection Cardoen LongRanger (Cile) 1
selected the AH-64 over the Bell YAH-63 in 1976, awarding Hughes Helicopters a pre-production contract for two more aircraft.2
Bell YAH-63 in 1976, awarding Hughes Helicopters a pre-production contract for two more aircraft. In 1982, the Army approved full production.3
Bell YAH-63A AAH competition advanced attack helicopter Bell YAH-63A prototype helicopter attack Hughes YAH-64 = 4
The second kit I have is the Bell YAH-63 #AA-2063 52 parts again in PU resin detail is better, with only main access panels on the fuselage shown.5

Made by Bell Helicopter.

Army AH-64 pick than Bell YAH-63 in 1976, Hughes Helicopters received pre-production contracts for two aircraft. In 1982, the Army agreed to a full-scale production.6
Army selected the AH-64 over the Bell YAH-63 in 1976, awarding Hughes Helicopters a pre-production contract for two more aircraft. In 1982, the Army approved full production.7
the Bell YAH-63 would have been equipped with a 30-mm triple-barrel General Electric with 600-1800 rounds per minute and with up to 16 anti-tank missiles carried under stub-wings as well.8
The two-seat YAH-64 beats out a Bell YAH-63 in an army-sponsored competition, and Hughes next year will receive a full-scale contract to develop the machine that will go into production 9
Height Main
408.94
Height Alt
4.1 m
Length Alt
13.6 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
14750.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
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Range Main
317.0
Max Speed Alt
12600.0
Type Of Prop
Turboshaft
Max Speed Main
170
Span Main
48.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
4500.0
Ceiling Main
12200.0
Number Built
3
Crew
2
Armament
480.0
Area Main
530.83
Primary user
United States Army
Span Alt
14.6 m
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Power Alt
1300.0
Engine(prop)
General Electric T700
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter
First Flight
1
Climb Rate Main
1620.0
Power Main
1680.0
Number Of Props
2
Climb Rate Alt
8.2 m-s
Length Main
1358.9
Flight Endurance
12600.0
Area Alt
168.1 m²
Range Alt
21900.0
Similar Aircraft
* Boeing AH-64 Apache
Related
* Bell AH-1 Cobra* Bell AH-1 SuperCobra* Bell 309 KingCobra
Empty Weight Main
6600.0
Ceiling Alt
3
720 m
Empty Weight Alt
2993.0
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Bell aircraft
Military helicopters
United States attack aircraft 1970-1979

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