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Name this helicopter?

Posted by Tacomaguy24@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 85 comments

Name this helicopter?
Had 4 of these fly over pretty low today. Didn't come up on adsb and don't get much military activity where I live. What is it?

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LookRight1676@reddit

This is bell
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NegotiationSea3728@reddit

Frederick... and he's quick to temper...
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Hot_Bumblebee69@reddit

That's Mr. Lewis. He brings The News.
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McGinnAndTonic@reddit

You like Huey Lewis and the News? Their early work was a little too new wave for my taste. But when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor. In '87, Huey released this; Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip To Be Square". A song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity and the importance of trends. It's also a personal statement about the band itself.
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Hot_Bumblebee69@reddit

That reads like a copy and paste from a music reviewer or an AI bot.
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EveryNukeIsCool@reddit

Have you seen American Psycho?
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Hot_Bumblebee69@reddit

No. Is it a quote from that?
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EveryNukeIsCool@reddit

Yep
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arivas26@reddit

It’s a quote from a movie
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wewd@reddit

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christie, take off the robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you dance a little? Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christie, get down on your knees so that Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it; eat it! But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
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WyoPeeps@reddit

I woke my wife up giggling far to hard at this one. Well done.
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Waughy@reddit

Doug.
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Tofuchunk@reddit

Gary. It's name is Gary
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Duanedoberman@reddit

Bell Hu1e *Huey*, staple of the Vietnam war.
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Tacomaguy24@reddit (OP)

Interesting, for some reason I thought they were all retired
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Duanedoberman@reddit

I think quite a few are still in use by local government and specialised military units. Quite a few heritage aviation groups fly them. The trademark *Whooping* noise the helicopter makes is caused by the tips of the rotor blades going through the sound barrier.
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KingBobIV@reddit

If the tips were breaking the sound barrier that would cause all kinds of problems. It's actually one of the factors that effects a helicopters max speed.
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Bosswashington@reddit

This is not true at all. There was a plane a long time ago where the prop blade tips were designed to go supersonic. It was plagued with problems, because of massive vibration, and structural stress. Not to mention the noise, it was incredibly loud. Like absurdly loud. The “Whoop Whoop” is non existent on the four blade Hueys and Cobras. They sound like 60s now.
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Hot_Bumblebee69@reddit

I thought the whoop-whoop was caused by blade flap.
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Tacomaguy24@reddit (OP)

Thank you! Pretty cool!
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dvlrnr@reddit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_UH-1Y_Venom
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Tacomaguy24@reddit (OP)

TIL...thanks!
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CASAdriver@reddit

Has two engines and 4 blades, not a UH1. It's a Bell 412
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sniper4273@reddit

It's a UH-1Y, heavily modernized with new blades and 2 engines, amongst many other upgrades. It's similar to a 412 but still fairly different.
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fishiestfillet@reddit

The yankeeeee
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Affectionate_Dig5980@reddit

Bell 412.
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quietflowsthedodder@reddit

How about Harriet?
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glytxh@reddit

Steve
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birbantamant@reddit

Patrick
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AB_Maker@reddit

I’ll name him Jerry
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whatasaveeeee@reddit

Steve
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mrb13676@reddit

Phillip
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clausy@reddit

Did you call the A-Team?
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bennairo@reddit

Car
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maxathier@reddit

John
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blipp1@reddit

I"ll name it Sven
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ZealousidealReply318@reddit

My gender’s cousin (I’m an attack helicopter).
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YU_AKI@reddit

Budgie "The Little"
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BriefCollar4@reddit

Jeff.
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BarveyDanger@reddit

That’s a HUB-106. They call it a skippy
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Spran02@reddit

Likely a USMC UH-1Y Venom
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Dreamemoris12@reddit

Valkery
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Past_Huckleberry_737@reddit

I’d name him Dave
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Aeronaut_condor@reddit

Fred, I name that helicopter Fred.
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helloiisjason@reddit

Chinook!
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Imprezzed@reddit

Bell 412CF or CH-146 Griffon.
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kein_becil_@reddit

Frank
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WojoHowitz61@reddit

How about Wojo Howitz? That’s a funny name.
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DDG-53@reddit

Uh-1z venom used by the marines
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Rickyjetski@reddit

CH-146 Griffon I believe
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joefab9@reddit

Jimmy the Helicopter.
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Left_Afloat@reddit

Was it only those? Normally when I see a UH-1Y, they are flying in formation with two AH-1Zs (marine corps).
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Tacomaguy24@reddit (OP)

Yes. 2 sets of 2. Central NC.
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Schmerkie324@reddit

Randolph…..like Randy from the Jackson Five😎
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SubieDom@reddit

Guido
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Unique-Matter-574@reddit

I think bobby
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NTP9766@reddit

I’m going to call him Larry.
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Tacomaguy24@reddit (OP)

Larry works
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Department800@reddit

I was feeling more “Carl” but ok
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charliefourindia@reddit

Dave
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Dry-Revenue2470@reddit

“Robert” - don’t know why but I always liked that for my first helicopter.
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Few_Winner_8503@reddit

A Bell UH-1Y Venom or some other member of the Twin Huey family
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80081356942@reddit

It’s a Bell 412 in a parallel universe.
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East_Fee4006@reddit

Uh-1Y
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Harry_Mannbakk@reddit

Charles.
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SovietUinion@reddit

Dave
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minorrex@reddit

Barbara
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Space--Buckaroo@reddit

Roger
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Wett_Dogg@reddit

Choppity McChopperface. But seriously, considering the grey tone and the peculiar exhaust shape, i'd go for possibly a Marine UH-1Y
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Peregrine_89@reddit

Damn, beat me to it
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Peregrine_89@reddit

Helo McHeloface
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Late-Reception5290@reddit

Mr. Hue
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CASAdriver@reddit

Bell 412, sometimes called the "Super Huey." Two engines vs one, 4 rotor blades vs two, it's an awesome helicopter
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AlpacasArePrettyCool@reddit

The 412 doesn't have 4 blades on the tail rotor though
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CASAdriver@reddit

You are right
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thsvnlwn@reddit

Jim is my verdict.
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fellipec@reddit

Peter McPeterson
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Liger0048@reddit

Daahh dahhh dahhh dahhhhhhaddddaaaahhh
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WorkerPsychological@reddit

UH-1Y Venom
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Doc_Hank@reddit

George - I'll hug him and squeeze him...
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thetrappster@reddit

Definitely not Louie or Dewey.
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Mattynice75@reddit

Trevor
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relayer000@reddit

Marjorie
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qtpss@reddit

I’d name it Chuck.
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Zestyclose-Wafer2503@reddit

Kenneth.
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