Bell AH-1
20 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1983; half of them date from 1971 or earlier. Georgia has the most (13). 95% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the AH-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming T53L-703 (3), Lycoming T-53 (2), Honeywell T5317 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Makers on the register
- Bell, Bell Helicopter Textron
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 17, 2006; newest February 25, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Georgia13South Carolina5Missouri1Florida1
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation18 (90%)LLC1 (5%)Individual1 (5%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH-1F | 13 | 1966 to 1983 | 65.0% |
| AH-1 COBRA | 6 | 1980 | 30.0% |
| AH-1S | 1 | — | 5.0% |
When they were built by decade · 13 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid20 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
None on file13 (65%)Experimental7 (35%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum8Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum INC4Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC3Celebrate Freedom Foundation2Riccochet LLC1Army Aviation Hertiage Foundation And Museum1
Fleet pages: Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum · Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC · Celebrate Freedom Foundation
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell AH-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
20 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell AH-1s?
Georgia, with 13.
Who owns the Bell AH-1?
95% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 20
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N209WW | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Individual owner Missouri |
None on file | 2026-02-25 | Valid |
| N209KP | Bell AH-1S |
Riccochet LLC Okeechobee, Florida |
None on file | 2025-10-10 | Valid |
| N998HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-11-15 | Valid |
| N352CF | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation West Columbia, South Carolina |
None on file | 2021-02-10 | Valid |
| N520FF | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation West Columbia, South Carolina |
None on file | 2021-02-10 | Valid |
| N211AR | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC West Columbia, South Carolina |
None on file | 2011-02-24 | Valid |
| N517SF | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC West Columbia, South Carolina |
Experimental | 2011-02-24 | Valid |
| N567CF | Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA |
Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC West Columbia, South Carolina |
None on file | 2011-02-24 | Valid |
| N942HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-17 | Valid |
| N950LE | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-17 | Valid |
| N195LE | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum INC Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N197LE | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum INC Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N481HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N589HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N766HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N820HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N854HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
None on file | 2006-05-12 | Valid |
| N233LE | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum INC Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2006-03-21 | Valid |
| N283HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum INC Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2006-03-17 | Valid |
| N826HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Hertiage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2006-03-17 | Valid |