Category: Helicopters

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USAF Museum Completes Restoration of Only Remaining Kellett XR-8 [Video]

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio has completed restoration of the world’s only surviving Kellett XR-8 experimental helicopter after countless hours of work by talented volunteers.

Developed as a prototype for the USAAF in 1940s, the Kellett XR-8 tested the idea of stabilizing a helicopter by using dual offset horizontal rotors to eliminate the need to power a tail rotor. Nicknamed “Eggbeater,” the design used two intermeshing wooden propellers above the two person cabin. The XR-8 first flew on August 7, 1944. Though the XR-8 was a revolutionary design, the Kellett Aircraft Corporation encountered significant problems with stability control and timing the rotors. The company modified the vertical stabilizers in an attempt to resolve some of these issues. Because of these and other complications, Kellett only produced two XR-8s before cancelling the program.

An official photo shoot was carried out on Monday. Plans call for the machine to be placed by the Vertijet in the museum’s R&D Gallery this October. The fabric covering on the left side of the fuselage has been removed to showcase interior views.

Check out a video showing the restoration process and final product below.

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1967 UH1H Huey Airframe For Sale: “Vietnam Vet, Comes With Trailer”

A 1967 UH1H Huey helicopter airframe has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

239-776-9544; 1967 Huey helicopter UH1H; She’s a Vietnam vet served from 68’-70’; 67-19487 with the 61st and 134th AHC. She looks good and is Ready for parades, display or perfect for video production. At night It has solar powered beacon, nav and strobe lights! No data plate, no engine, what you see is what you get! It Comes with the helicopter gooseneck trailer. The trailer has airbag suspension and 4 new tires it’s ready to tow! Bill of sale for the helicopter and trailer.

The aircraft is located in Valdosta, Georgia and is currently available for US $50,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1974 UH1H Huey Project For Sale: “Good Condition, Low Hours”

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A 1974 UH1H Huey project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Engine: T53L13; Airframe total time: 3000hrs; Engine hours: 500smoh; Manufacturer Serial number: 13790; Army serial number: 74-22466; This is a very nice Bell Huey helicopter that can be fixed and flown again or used for a display. It’s basically complete minus the transmission, mast and main rotor blades. No swashplate, No gearboxes. She was last flown by the army in 2001. It has a data plate and some printed manuals and I have most of the components time sheets. Overall she’s in good condition and low hours. She’s priced to sell I’m looking for a quick sale! You won’t find another one this complete for the money! You will need a 40’ flatbed trailer and a fork lift to load it. Helicopter is being sold as is with a bill of sale.

The Huey is located in Valdosta, Georgia and is currently available for US $75,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes many additional photos.

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1966 Bell UH-1H Huey For Sale: “Ready to Work”

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A 1966 Bell UH-1H Huey has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Make and Model: Bell UH-1H Year of Manufacture:1966 Serial Number: 65-09785 Registration: N911BV Type Certificate Williams Engine T53-L-13b HP 1400. 1966 Bell UH-1H Huey Helicopter Restricted Category the helicopter was apprised at 4 years ago at $635,000 before the hot section ($60,000), and new safety blades. This was also before all aviation prices skyrocketed! This helicopter has been well maintained and hangered for the last 19 years. It is set up for mosquito spraying. All can be taken out or adjusted Airframe TT:: 5636.1 Main Rotor time remaining: 1750.6 and 1661.8 Tail Rotor Blade Life remaining: 299.1 and 136.1 Engine Life remaining: 1051.3 Maintenance notes X-ray AD just completed The hot end was completed less than two hundred hours ago. The Huey has been installed with a high visibility blade required for Fire Contracts. All ADs, including the current ADs from this last year, are complied with Helicopter has fresh annual inspection

The Huey is located in Punta Gorda, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1983 UH-60A Black Hawk For Sale: “Ready to be Delivered Immediately”

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A 1983 UH-60A Black Hawk has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

“Standard waiting period from GSA: 6-9 months – This helicopter is ready to be delivered immediately. Time Since New: 7523 Hours. ENGINES: General Electric -701D. TBO: Modular. AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT: Standard Avionics & Equipment”

The Black Hawk is located in Camarillo, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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1967 Bell UH-1H For Sale: “Duty Tours, Complete Modernization”

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A 1967 Bell UH-1H Black Widow has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

N9999H (S/N 67-19534) is a 1967 Bell UH-1H that did duty tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm. The helicopter underwent a complete modernization project in 2022. Total Time 7100; Aspen 1500H Glass Cockpit; 2022 Interior; 2022 Paint; Van Horn Composite Tail Rotor Blades; Tailboom Monitoring System; Cargo Hook; Vertical Reference Window; Cargo Mirrors; LED Spotlights; LED Positioning Lights; Wire Strike Kit; Bell 212 42 Deg Gearbox; KFLEX driveshaft; Global Spar Kit; Upgraded Exhaust; Dual Battery Modification.

The helicopter is located in Camarillo, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Static Westland Lynx AH9 For Sale: “The Final and Ultimate Variant”

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A “static display” Westland Lynx AH9 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

“The final and ultimate variant”… this example has been fully decommissioned & most internal systems removed. Ideal for use as ground instructional training airframe, emergency EVAC trainer, gate guardian or stunning looking museum static display exhibit.

The machine is located in Ipswich, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £28,995. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Bell UH-1 Huey Airframe For Sale: “Mostly Complete”

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A Bell UH-1 Huey airframe described as “mostly complete” and “not airworthy” has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This airframe was used as a prop for a film production company. It has been set up to accept a hydraulic cylinder under the belly. It is missing the engine, rotor, main blades and instrument panel. Otherwise complete.

The airframe is located in Aurora, Oregon and is currently available for US $29,900 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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Bell Huey Museum Display For Sale: “Rotors, Complete Panel, Flight Controls Installed”

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A Bell UH-1H Huey museum display has been spotted for sale. The listing states(in part):

For Display, Museums, Advertising. NOTE ! Display use only, all parts are Non-Airworthy, No Historical records, Logbooks, Data Plates. Main rotor transmission, mast, hub and blades installed, Tail Rotor hub & Blades installed. Tail rotor driveshafts, & 42 Degree Gear Box, installed. All will rotate freely when the Main Rotor Blades are rotated. All doors, glass, installed, all seats installed, instrument panel installed and complete, all cockpit flight controls installed. Side mounted M-60 Replica Machine guns installed.

The helicopter is located in Cleburne, Texas and is currently being offered for US $41,500, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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“Mostly Complete” 1966 UH-1 Huey For Sale

A 1966 UH-1 Huey has been spotted for sale.

Details are limited, although the machine is described as a mostly complete Charlie model that is not airworthy but “good for display.” Armaments are reportedly not included and are sold separately.

The machine is located in Roswell, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $50,000. Click here to check out the listing on eBay.

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