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ARH-70 Arapaho
Bell · USA
Following the Comanche cancellation, the Army sought a cheaper alternative. The ARH-70 was a modified Bell 407. While it flew in 2005, it eventually suffered from massive cost overruns and was cancelled, leaving the Kiowa to serve for another decade.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 259 km/h |
| Range | 300 km |
| Ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
1x GAU-19 .50 cal Gatling gun; Hydra 70 rockets.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
F-35A Lightning II (AA-1) →
Helicopter
ARH-70 Arapaho
Bell · USA
Following the Comanche cancellation, the Army sought a cheaper alternative. The ARH-70 was a modified Bell 407. While it flew in 2005, it eventually suffered from massive cost overruns and was cancelled, leaving the Kiowa to serve for another decade.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 259 km/h |
| Range | 300 km |
| Ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
1x GAU-19 .50 cal Gatling gun; Hydra 70 rockets.