Helicopter AH-1G 66-15322

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000130
Date: 03/05/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 140 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, TAIL ROTOR, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80015, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000234
Date: 05/01/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0900 feet and 150 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Canopy
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80051, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000234
Date: 05/01/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 145 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80052, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000278
Date: 07/07/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80105, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000337
Date: 08/24/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1150 feet and 140 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80319, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000431
Date: 10/15/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0120 feet and 120 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80347, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000431
Date: 10/15/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1100 feet and 170 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 80348, JSIDR (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000567
Date: 12/15/1968
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While at Base Camp this helicopter was Landing at 0000 feet and 000 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (B-40 RKT)
Systems damaged were: N/R
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNNF, JSIDR (Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000879
Date: 08/25/1970
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0900 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
Systems damaged were: N/R
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000947
Date: 10/24/1970
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 120 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: N/R
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
The Army purchased this helicopter 1167
Total flight hours at this point: 00000989
Date: 11/14/1970
Unit: 114 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 150 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
Unknown as to mission impact.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 66-15322
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1167.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6711   0    0 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6712   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN MAINT   SHARPE AD        AVCOM       
6801   0    0 3300   355 AVN CO       4TH ARMY   FORT SILL        4TH ARMY
6802  87   87 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  43  130 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  61  191 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  43  234 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  21  255 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  23  278 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  59  337 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  19  356 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  75  431 WDX6AA UNIT NOT KNOWN   VIETNAM                     RVN      
6811  77  508 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  59  567 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  34  601 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902   0  601 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6903   0  601 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6904   0  601 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6905   0  601 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6906   0  601 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6907   0  601 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6908   0  601 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6909   0  609 W2WJAA BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM        
6910   1  610 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
6911   0  610 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN STORAGE SHARPE AD        AVCOM          
6912   0  610 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN STORAGE SHARPE AD        AVCOM          
7001   0  610 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM         
7002   0  610 3300   7 CORPS SPT COM  GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7003  75  685 WAG3B0 BBTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7004   0  685 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005   0  685 WC5DAA 605 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  12  697 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  92  789 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  90  879 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009   8  887 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  60  947 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  42  989 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  55 1044 WAX7AA 114 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  31 1075 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  64 1139 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  60 1199 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  71 1270 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  13 1283 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  64 1347 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  44 1391 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  40 1431 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109  21 1452 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  20 1472 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  72 1544 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112   0 1544 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201 104 1648 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  49 1697 WAX7AA 114 AHC          VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203   0 1697 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7204   0 1697 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7205   0 1697 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7206   0 1697 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7207   0 1697 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM       
7208   0 1697 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7209   0 1697 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7210   0 1697 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7211   0 1697 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7212   0 1697 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM         
7301   0 1697 W0MUAA AVSCOM PROJECT   LOAN       ST LOUIS         AVSCOM        
7302   3 1700 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7303   3 1703 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7304  29 1732 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7305   2 1734 W12K9C SUPPLY DIV       6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       6TH ARMY      
7306   2 1736 W12K9C 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       6TH ARMY     
7307  38 1774 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM      
7308   8 1782 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM     
7309   1 1783 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM     
7310   7 1790 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM     
7311  15 1805 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM      
7312  15 1820 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM      
7401  18 1838 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM      
7402   2 1840 WDFUFF 9TH DIV          6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM     
7403   0 1840 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7404   0 1840 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7405   0 1840 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7406   3 1843 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7410  12 1872 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7411   7 1879 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7412   0 1879 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7501   0 1879 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7502   0 1879 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7503   0 1879 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7504  10 1889 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7505  22 1911 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7506  16 1927 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7507   0 1927 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7508   0 1927 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7509   5 1932 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7510   5 1937 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7511   8 1945 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       
7512   0 1945 WDFUFF 9TH INF DIV      6TH ARMY   FORT LEWIS       FORSCOM       


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