A U.S. Army armed-reconnaissance helicopter prototype derived from the Bell 407 platform for scout, target-acquisition, and light-attack missions.
Primary roleArmed Reconnaissance
First flight2006
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Helicopter
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeRotorcraft
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH-70A prototype | Prototype | Armed Reconnaissance | United States Army |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
ARH-70A prototype
ARH-70A prototype — C019 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 2
Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell HTS900-2 turboshaft
Armament: Planned armed-reconnaissance fit included rockets, guided missiles, and gun systems on external stations.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2006-07 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3