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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum · Celebrate Freedom Foundation INC · Celebrate Freedom Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 13 AH-1F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N998HF | Bell AH-1F |
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation And Museum Hampton, Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-11-15 | 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 |