Bell XH-40 prototype number 1
Army serial 54459 was the first Bell XH-40 prototype and the originating airframe of the Huey lineage. It made the type's first flight on October 20, 1956 and was later restored close to its original Army configuration for preservation at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum.
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- XH-40 Number 1Army 54459First Huey prototype
- Name
- Bell XH-40 prototype number 1
- Status
- retired
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- Description
- Army serial 54459 was the first Bell XH-40 prototype and the originating airframe of the Huey lineage. It made the type's first flight on October 20, 1956 and was later restored close to its original Army configuration for preservation at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum.
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:04:40 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 13:04:40 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- 54459