| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 73-22247 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22247 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 409 (AH-63) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 409 (AH-63) |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell YAH-63 |
| C/n (msn): | AV01 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Army |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Heliport: | Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap |
| Region / Country: | Alabama, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | US Army Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 690598 |
| Photo Comment |
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The YAH-63 lost the Advanced Attack Helicopter competition in 1976. Only three prototypes were built. At the end of the flyoff program, Hughes Aircraft was awarded a contract to develop and build the AH-64 Apache. Preserved at the museum by 1982. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 May 2024, and has since been viewed 162 times. |