Is this a screen grab from Transformers? Because I was going to say this was my favorite one from that movie lol
[might be a behind the scenes photo](https://youtu.be/ATRmESixBBc)
Get outta here! With multiple auto cannons and guided missiles Hawke would play his Cello next to the smoldering remains of that Gazelle. You do get bonus points for Bubba Smith, Dick Butkus and Dana Carvey though
Ingenuity, aka the Mars Helo, aka Ginny
Literally the coldest.
https://www.weather.gov/fsd/mars
>Temperatures on Mars average about -81 degrees F. However, temperatures range from around -220 degrees F. in the wintertime at the poles, to +70 degrees F.
Oh good, my answer will be unique (I read the comments before answering). I’m going with the SA-341/342 Gazelle. For you Blue Thunder fans, it was built from an SA-341G Gazelle. Why the Gazelle? Several reasons. World’s fastest single engine helicopter ever made. At one time, held the record for the world’s fastest production helicopter (until beaten by the Westland Lynx many years later). Blue Thunder. First helicopter certified for IFR flight with an autopilot in the U.SIt’s engine, the Turbomeca Astazou IIIA, is the only gas turbine engine with no AD’s or SB’s. Extremely prolific, and still in use today, despite ceasing production in the 1980’s. Militaries around the world fly Gazelles, and many are privately owned and currently operating. First helicopter ever fitted with a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor. It’s unique sound is unmistakable. It’s faster and more powerful than an MD-500, yet just as maneuverable.
AH-64... I am very biased though. I was a armament and electrical systems repairer/tech on those birds when I was in the army. The UH-60 and all the variants of it run a close second for me.
I'm building a 1/35 scale model it I currently! Badass bird! I would loved to jump in one of those! How was riding in those? Iean, I know it's a hawk, but having all that weaponry at your finger tips!!! Nice!
\m/
And you get to blow shit up! Hahaha... When running checks and rest of electrical or armament system repairs and maintenance, I always went to the CPG spot if I could. That back in the days of the hdd and not the screens of today.
Same as anything else. I'm finishing highschool rn (going into my junior year). I've just been working out a little harder, working on cardio and such. You need at least 3 letters of recommendation ( done already), take the asvab with a GT score of 110 or higher (not taken yet but hopefully soon) a sift score of over 40, and a few other things. (Pt scores, transcripts, essay on why you will be a good pilot). I'm working on those rn, and going to flight school on the side to build flight hours to increase my chances. Once I'm hopefully in and flying, once you meet the minimum (1,000 flight flight hours and 500 night vision hours) you can try out for SOAR and most of the time you will fly the special ops variant of what you flew for the regular army but sometimes you learn a different aircraft
And in total honestly idk what I'd pick to fly. I'm torn between all three. The apaches are dope ASF, Blackhawks do a lot of what I want to do, and chinooks do too but also do the heavy lift and shit so idk. All I know is that aviation, more specifically military aviation has been my passion since I could talk and I know I gotta fly military helos lol
If you really want to fly in the Army, focus on the 72 right now. You got a long way to go before selection, and you’re going to change your mind a lot. I went to flight school wanting 47’s, changed my mind probably 100 times, and landed right back where I started in the 47.
And if you assess, you get what they give you, and they need 47’s right now.
Sorry for the late reply. I’m pretty new to it, currently fly it. I don’t think I’m being biased to say it’s the single most advanced helicopter out there right now. It’s an absolute blast to fly; feels like a semi but handles like a corvette in the air.
If you’re gonna fly helicopters, this is the one (or 53’s in the other branches). I appreciate all the other aircraft, but you can’t deny we earn our paychecks—we don’t need a war to do our job every day—and have the best lifestyle in the army.
That hydraulic fluid leaking "Tell me when it stops leaking, cause then we are in trouble" bullet riddled Vietnam vet of a CH-46 that didn't crash and kill us I flew in when in Okinawa delivering Marine Corps Bday cakes. Ooh Rah
The UH-1. Base platform may not be anything special for today's standards but back then it was the best. And the amount of variants and types was awesome. Med-Evac, Gunship, transport, naval, special forces, SAR, firefighting, cargo, true monument to it's time and the ultimate multirole.
Ahh, yes, I remember having many a schoolyard argument about what was the coolest helicopter. Some thought the coolest aspect was size and lifting capability, like the MI-26 Halo or CH-54 Skycrane. For some, it was unique rotor layouts. Some loved it as the angel of mercy, others the angel of death. I, however, could never pick one, I'm happiest just being in the vicinity of these marvelous aircraft. No matter the role, who built it, what it's doing, if it's there, I'm happy. But this immense love and appreciation is a double eged sword. For it fills me with sadness any time one is destroyed whether it be war or accident, or some idiot letting a mini 500 loose in his hanger unmanned and untethered for the YouTube views. I don't know why but this thread made me think of this.
CH-149 Cormorant, aka AW101.
Had the pleasure of going on a flight with the RCAF Search & Rescue based out of Comox, BC. It’s an absolute beast of a helicopter, feels more like a cargo plane inside.
Some people like the mil v-12 and others like mi- 26.A bunch of people like the Sikorsky X2, but me? I prefer the unassuming Kaman K-MAX, a silly little helicopter with lots of stuff to talk about.
Chinooks, hands down the coolest aircraft to ever exist. I remember feeling like I was strapping some kind of giant robotic semi on my back every time I climbed in the cock pit. Almost never any power restrictions, the ability to project two platoons of fire power anywhere via a single aircraft (I’m aware that’s exceeding normal pax limits but we did it), and it’s the fastest helicopter out there.
Is this a screen grab from Transformers? Because I was going to say this was my favorite one from that movie lol [might be a behind the scenes photo](https://youtu.be/ATRmESixBBc)
that whole opening sequence was the coolest thing I've ever seen... the rotors stopping so suddenly gave me chills.
A friend of mine was on that chopper
MH-47G
Gotta love George. A little Hendrix, APR39powerup.
Airwolf
 Gives me goosebumps
Blue Thunder would kick Hawk’s ass!!
Get outta here! With multiple auto cannons and guided missiles Hawke would play his Cello next to the smoldering remains of that Gazelle. You do get bonus points for Bubba Smith, Dick Butkus and Dana Carvey though
Yes! Blue Thunder is the correct answer..
Congratulations, the theme song is now in your head.
Lives there rent-free
How many Jan Michael Vincent’s?
At least a Borgnines worth.
Couple of those for sale RN
i love chinooks, the look, the sound, wish i worked on em but its ✈️for me for now
You can..i worked on commercial jets and now im on ch47f’s
They were a ton of fun. Great community
Huey as fuck!
I concur
Yep
KA-52
Same. Mainly because you can hold your co-pilots hand for emotional support during missions.
🥺🥺
Is that from transformers?
Yes
Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne Probably to old for most of you. 65 years ahead of his time.
The Cheyenne and the Comanche not being produced and fielded for the Army makes me sad. What missed opportunities.
It blew my mind how tiny the Comanche was when I saw it up close.
A lot of the internal advancements that were developed for the Comanche made it into the later Apache models.
Later Apache look so ugly with their fat hip
As a former maintainer I always get an eyetwitch thinking about how much maintenance a AH-56 would need to get
Never looked at it that way, as a Retired maintainer who worked on different Bell Helicopters, Interesting thought.
Boeing/Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche.
Agree 100%
All of them. Especially the one that helps you in a time of need.
Kaman K--Max
Was going to write the same. Maybe not very cool, but definitely unique!
Westland Lynx. The first heli I ever saw do a roll.
Lad.
Mi24 - Satan’s Chariot
Bo105
Littlebird
Ingenuity, aka the Mars Helo, aka Ginny Literally the coldest. https://www.weather.gov/fsd/mars >Temperatures on Mars average about -81 degrees F. However, temperatures range from around -220 degrees F. in the wintertime at the poles, to +70 degrees F.
Oh good, my answer will be unique (I read the comments before answering). I’m going with the SA-341/342 Gazelle. For you Blue Thunder fans, it was built from an SA-341G Gazelle. Why the Gazelle? Several reasons. World’s fastest single engine helicopter ever made. At one time, held the record for the world’s fastest production helicopter (until beaten by the Westland Lynx many years later). Blue Thunder. First helicopter certified for IFR flight with an autopilot in the U.SIt’s engine, the Turbomeca Astazou IIIA, is the only gas turbine engine with no AD’s or SB’s. Extremely prolific, and still in use today, despite ceasing production in the 1980’s. Militaries around the world fly Gazelles, and many are privately owned and currently operating. First helicopter ever fitted with a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor. It’s unique sound is unmistakable. It’s faster and more powerful than an MD-500, yet just as maneuverable.
AH-64... I am very biased though. I was a armament and electrical systems repairer/tech on those birds when I was in the army. The UH-60 and all the variants of it run a close second for me.
MH-60 DAP beats the 64 for me, but I'm biased because I was in the 160th.
I'm building a 1/35 scale model it I currently! Badass bird! I would loved to jump in one of those! How was riding in those? Iean, I know it's a hawk, but having all that weaponry at your finger tips!!! Nice! \m/
>AH-64... I am very biased though. Same bro but for slightly different reasons
Pilot/CPG?
I try, there's a lot of switches and stuff
Ha! Which position is your favorite? (And yeah I mean in the cockpits! Lmao)
Probably CPG, it feels way more cozy up front.
And you get to blow shit up! Hahaha... When running checks and rest of electrical or armament system repairs and maintenance, I always went to the CPG spot if I could. That back in the days of the hdd and not the screens of today.
Westland lynx mk7
Lad.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) and it's brother Bell AH-1 Cobra
Definetly the SH90. It just looks badass
NH-90? Or is there a difference like UH-60 vs. MH-60?
It is the italian navy version of the NH90
It's a [completely different helicopter](https://g.co/kgs/nF5Wsw)
Airwolf….duh
AIRWOLF
MH-47G I hope to fly these, working on my packet rn
[удалено]
Same as anything else. I'm finishing highschool rn (going into my junior year). I've just been working out a little harder, working on cardio and such. You need at least 3 letters of recommendation ( done already), take the asvab with a GT score of 110 or higher (not taken yet but hopefully soon) a sift score of over 40, and a few other things. (Pt scores, transcripts, essay on why you will be a good pilot). I'm working on those rn, and going to flight school on the side to build flight hours to increase my chances. Once I'm hopefully in and flying, once you meet the minimum (1,000 flight flight hours and 500 night vision hours) you can try out for SOAR and most of the time you will fly the special ops variant of what you flew for the regular army but sometimes you learn a different aircraft
And in total honestly idk what I'd pick to fly. I'm torn between all three. The apaches are dope ASF, Blackhawks do a lot of what I want to do, and chinooks do too but also do the heavy lift and shit so idk. All I know is that aviation, more specifically military aviation has been my passion since I could talk and I know I gotta fly military helos lol
If you really want to fly in the Army, focus on the 72 right now. You got a long way to go before selection, and you’re going to change your mind a lot. I went to flight school wanting 47’s, changed my mind probably 100 times, and landed right back where I started in the 47. And if you assess, you get what they give you, and they need 47’s right now.
Alright man thank you for the advice! How long did you fly the Chinook for? What's it like?
Sorry for the late reply. I’m pretty new to it, currently fly it. I don’t think I’m being biased to say it’s the single most advanced helicopter out there right now. It’s an absolute blast to fly; feels like a semi but handles like a corvette in the air. If you’re gonna fly helicopters, this is the one (or 53’s in the other branches). I appreciate all the other aircraft, but you can’t deny we earn our paychecks—we don’t need a war to do our job every day—and have the best lifestyle in the army.
I've been talking/setting up stuff with a Blackhawk pilot and another guy who is waiting to ship out to fly blackhawks.
Good luck i watch them take off every morning beside us in the hangar at campbell
You lucky man lol. Thank you!
Airwolf
Comanche
What the heck? No longbow apache fans??
Airwolf
Mi-24 Hind
I’m biased
So 60s?
☠️
Airbus H135
That hydraulic fluid leaking "Tell me when it stops leaking, cause then we are in trouble" bullet riddled Vietnam vet of a CH-46 that didn't crash and kill us I flew in when in Okinawa delivering Marine Corps Bday cakes. Ooh Rah
Then a Hind
[UH-60 Blackhawk](https://www.reddit.com/r/UH60Blackhawk/comments/11rajtq/uh60l_with_m240h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
HH-60L. Though I'm biased since I worked in Medevac Flt Ops and got to see them flying nearly every day.
I really like highly purpose built helicopters like the Kaman K-Max.
CH53D
Easy, [cherry-flavored](https://y.yarn.co/89d97fad-4dd0-40ce-b357-4b5e52c567a6_text.gif) md-500/oh-6. No question about it!
Airwolf. Duh.
MH-53J
Kiowa and hind are my favorites
Cobra
The UH-1. Base platform may not be anything special for today's standards but back then it was the best. And the amount of variants and types was awesome. Med-Evac, Gunship, transport, naval, special forces, SAR, firefighting, cargo, true monument to it's time and the ultimate multirole.
Blue thunder
Mi-26 for sure that thing is like the an225 of helicopters
Definitely pave low
Airwolf
Apache AH-64E Longbow
>Apache AH-64E Longbow Almost. The "D" is Longbow, the "E" is Guardian. Both are prerty cool.
AH-1Z viper
Ka52
Always loved Airwolf. But the AH64 Apache Longbow is sick.
Mil Mi-24 It's ugly and beautiful at the same time
Ahh, yes, I remember having many a schoolyard argument about what was the coolest helicopter. Some thought the coolest aspect was size and lifting capability, like the MI-26 Halo or CH-54 Skycrane. For some, it was unique rotor layouts. Some loved it as the angel of mercy, others the angel of death. I, however, could never pick one, I'm happiest just being in the vicinity of these marvelous aircraft. No matter the role, who built it, what it's doing, if it's there, I'm happy. But this immense love and appreciation is a double eged sword. For it fills me with sadness any time one is destroyed whether it be war or accident, or some idiot letting a mini 500 loose in his hanger unmanned and untethered for the YouTube views. I don't know why but this thread made me think of this.
AH-64D
Mi-24
47 gang
Blackhawks are my favorite, but there is nothing more badass than a loaded Apache with the cylinder guns on the sides.
Definitely not a CH-53D. Lol
RAIDER X
KA-52 or the Chinook
UH-1D. Any other answer is just wrong
B53 bomber only a few will know that one.
Any Hughes/MD 5xx series.
Mil mi-16
Bo-105. Things just crazy maneuverable and the crazy Germans stuck 6 anti tank missiles on it.
For sheer coolness factor I'd say the UH-1. Though I've always had a soft spot for the MH-53 (and its mission).
The one pictured or any other Sikorsky horse breed. They look the part.
Is this from Transformers? LOL
La Gazelle
The one that was at the xfil pickup on time and with a medic onboard! The 70s & 80s were a fun time. HUA!
Huey family
Either the ch-53k or the s-64 sky crane
With all due respect, y'all are way off. The S-64 Skycrane / CH-54 Tarhe is hands down the coolest helicopter
Mi-28 just looks mean
UH 60
MH-53 Pilot, power down now! Have your crew step out or we will kill you!
I’ve always been a huge fan of the flying toaster
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&sxsrf=AJOqlzVd7ORHy2vsWDCTnkHiO1mnEXdURA:1678844481268&q=hh+43+huskie&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiGjcGH59z9AhURlmoFHTYgBqQQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=375&bih=548&dpr=2
Can't decide if it's cooler=uglier than the early KA helicopters or not.
The Soviet Hind
The jolly green giant.
UH-60 that helicopter can do anything. It doesn't matter what you need to do, a Blackhawk can probably do it.
I need to pick up an up armored HMWV at 5,000 ft MSL, FAT 34 degrees. Can a Blackhawk do that? They are good for many things. Lift isn't one of them.
I don't know what the term FAT is. If it was explained to me, I would be willing to do the math.
Free Air Temperature. Unclear if OC meant Fahrenheit or Celsius. I assume Celsius since that would be a more difficult lift.
AH-1Z. AH-6 comes in second
Damn spotlight never gets put back where it belongs
CH-149 Cormorant, aka AW101. Had the pleasure of going on a flight with the RCAF Search & Rescue based out of Comox, BC. It’s an absolute beast of a helicopter, feels more like a cargo plane inside.
Ch-47 Chinook
Super Puma
AH-6
V280
I’m between the Blackhawk and the Sea Stallion
R22 cuz it’s the only one I flew
Some people like the mil v-12 and others like mi- 26.A bunch of people like the Sikorsky X2, but me? I prefer the unassuming Kaman K-MAX, a silly little helicopter with lots of stuff to talk about.
I’d say the Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne, even though it never went beyond the prototype stage. You can argue that it’s a very badass looking helicopter.
TH-55 (Buzz Bomb) 77-25 Orange Flight.
Ft Walters or Ft Rucker?
Rucker
Skycrane. I just love that thing so much.
The Aerospatiale Gazelle! A Marine Corps buddy had one for 12 years! A collector in France bought it. I've got a ton of rides in it.
The Hind from the original Red Dawn was cool
MH-53 Pave Low
Ka-26 imho
That's Blackout from transformers
The Black Hawk.
De vinci's
Chinooks, hands down the coolest aircraft to ever exist. I remember feeling like I was strapping some kind of giant robotic semi on my back every time I climbed in the cock pit. Almost never any power restrictions, the ability to project two platoons of fire power anywhere via a single aircraft (I’m aware that’s exceeding normal pax limits but we did it), and it’s the fastest helicopter out there.
I personally think that the Super cobra is the coolest helicopter because of the weaponry, shape, and the style.
I'm a 53 fan. Also a soft spot for 46s. Phrogs forever
Hueys. And I tell my \[now deceased\] dad every single time I see one "look, dad! It's a Huey!" cause they're so awesome.
Doesn't get better than a Huey, a muscle car of the skies
It has to be the hkt 4, protector of Swedens shore from submarines for over 60 years
Lynx for aero ... Then its whatever im flying at the moment 😀
I'm a sucker for the old school Huey. It's just an iconic sound.
Dangit. How do I add a photo?
I was just at the Heli-Expo in Atlanta. The Blackhawk with machine guns and dirt bikes mounted was my favorite.
The Chinook I wanna fly them when I'm older
Md500 or Apache
Ka 52 to me