The UH-1Y Venom: Most Powerful Helicopter in the World

The UH-1Y Venom multi-role utility helicopter is equipped with a wide range of weapons and mission support configurations to also perform close air support missions, along with combat assault support, search and rescue causality evacuation, armed escort reconnaissance, command and control, and special operation support. UH-1Y Venom is the United States Marine Corps' premier utility platform.
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[@SuperlativeCG]

The primary function of a helicopter's blades is to keep the pilot cool because if they ever stop spinning he immediately starts sweating.

[@ITech2005]

Lol I see what you did there

[@TheDustysix]

And Swearing.

[@kaylamarie8309]

In that case, they keep everyone on the bird cool lol.

[@265justy]

It's not the most powerful. But the Huey in general is certainly the most iconic and legendary..

[@CobaltLobster]

Who needs most powerful when your ass is in a sling and this system can get you out of it?

[@bigchungus1848]

@@CobaltLobster because It doesn’t carry 8 hellfire missiles, 2 19 Shot rocket launchers, or a 30 mm chain gun that fires 1200 rounds per minute.

[@markmitchell457]

An AK-47 can bring it down. Give the Marines Blackhawks like the rest of the services. The Marines are always sucking hind tit for weapons and budget.

[@Domazsakalauskas]

Amen to that. HUEY the coolest and most bad ass chopper to ever serve the military.

[@Ripper13F1V]

I wouldn't call it a Huey. Venom is quite a different beast. Same engines as the UH60, the 21 inch stretch, completely beefed up airframe, the rotor gearbox is a freaking work of art, the computers/avionics are really something to see on the racks, and the tech in the cockpit is light years ahead. It's apples and oranges, but this aircraft is on par or better than the H-60 for the mission set.

[@josemoreno3334]

Marines just love those kick ass new toy's. Semper Fi.

[@bryand4326]

The reason the marines love this guy so much is because of the common drive system with the AH-1Z cobra. This makes training, logistics, and obtaining spares so much easier when the drive systems are pretty much identical. Is it the most "powerful" helicopter in the world... no. But its got a great proven track record and an awesome company backing it. Now a video talking about the effectiveness and strength of UH-1Y's and Ah-1Z's working together in combat could make for an impressive "power" video.

[@jmdesertadventures803]

Oh it's more than drivetrain, the huey/cobra and venom/viper have an 80 percent parts commonality including engines, rotors, avionics, and even some airframe components are the same.

[@FourthExile]

most powerful would then be CH-53K King Stallion or Mi-26 Halo? I may be forgetting any others. King Stall and Halo are virtually on-par for hp.

[@ericgiebel498]

Just glad Bell is still in the loop considering it's been here since at least the 50s

[@FMichael1970]

Indeed...Reminds me of the venerable B52s - now they'll get the Rolls Royce engines they too will be around for another 15 plus years.

[@andrewbarlow8937]

I helped build that Aircraft at Crestview Areospace in Fairhope Alabama 2004. I assembled the cabin extension and the roof section.

[@Tribe_of_Levi]

yea and I'm caucasian

[@BMF6889]

As a retired Marine LtCol infantry officer with 3 years in combat, I call mostly BS. There is no doubt that the new Huey is far more capable than those used in Vietnam and more capable than the CH-46 we used in Vietnam. But times have changed and despite all of the bells and whistles added to the current Huey, it is still just as vulnerable as the CH-46 we had in Vietnam to ground fire. A hot LZ in Vietnam is no different than a hot LZ today. And I call BS on the use of the Huey as a "gunship" except in a situation where there isn't any enemy opposition. It's primary mission is to deliver Marines into safe LZ, to evacuate killed and wounded, and to deliver resupplies to Marines. It is not a helicopter to employ in active combat where there is enemy ground fire or anti-aircraft missiles. It cannot survive in those environments just like the CH-46 couldn't survive in those situations in Vietnam. If you want a helicopter to operate in a hostile environment, then you need something like the F-35 stealth and electronic warfare technology in a helicopter in addition to defensive weapons against missiles besides the flares which are not effective and are useless against radar / laser guided missiles. Don't get me wrong. I served three years in combat using helicopters and today's helicopters do have better electronics and some defenses than we had in Vietnam, but it doesn't have any any more defensives against ground fire in a hot Landing Zone. I really hate these videos that suggest that helicopters today are less vulnerable in combat than what we had in Vietnam. Today, they do have two engines, they do have some Titanium protection of critical components, but the can be shot down just as easily as they were in Vietnam. The Taliban shot down our helicopters with RPG's in Iraq and Afghanistan. Think about this. Israel has the Trophy System that detects incoming missiles and destroys them before they can hit the tanks. Why do we not have the same system on our troop carrying helicopters?? Our country has impressive technologies, but there are other ally countries that have even better technologies. We should negotiate to incorporate that technologies into our military. And we have done so, but not to the extent that we should.

[@octagonPerfectionist]

kinda makes me wonder how much the top brass actually cares about the safety of their soldiers. the osprey is meant to carry troops into battle but it's too dangerous for the president of the united states to be allowed to fly in!! wonder how many other double standards exist?

[@NEUWRIGHT]

You are correct about everything except for it's role. It is a transport, but also a light gunship, but mostly to be used in conjunction with 2 or more Cobras as a target designator and support ship. And can be used in conjunction with coordinating between those Cobras while they fly overwatch during extraction and insertion.

[@spectre06x]

Very interesting comment you made. Just curious, have you operated with MEU ACE Venoms? The fact you don't believe them to be a capable gunship is...strange. And the reason the Trophy System isn't onboard transport birds is because its simply not realistic. The dynamics of the ballistics of that system on a rotary platform makes me believe you either are not aware of either the weapon system or the aerodynamics of a helicopter....or both. You statements and questions kind of make your claim of being a LtCol a bit suspect honestly. It's just that your entire statement seems very...uninformed.

[@cdp200442]

One reason we have so many systems to fund. No other country has this amount of systems from nuclear subs to radar stations around the world. If we were a small country like England we could fund the most important weapons better ..and no need to fund bases around the globe.

[@andrewbarlow8937]

Thank You for your Service to our Great Nation Sir. As an 0311 and an Aircraft mechanic . I say . THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE and THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN MY BELOVED CORPS AND THANK YOU FOR THE MONEY TO ASSEMBLE THE UH-1Y.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Yikes title. One of best, for sure... but most powerful? Not even sure that is debatable. It would barely be a contestant for that title, let alone the winner, IMO.

[@procommunistdestruction2318]

I watched just to see how much they changed since I served bahahaha I was like how is this possible

[@michaelferguson8383]

I just subscribed to this channel and I have very little knowledge when it comes to military helicopters. Which chopper in your opinion is the most kickass?!

[@timspivy7463]

@@michaelferguson8383 US Apache and European Tiger

[@carsonkouts]

@@timspivy7463 The MH-60L DAP beat the apache in every single way lol. And it can also transport ground force, with the option of FRIES infil

[@timspivy7463]

@@carsonkouts I do love the Black Hawk and all its variants they are certainly beyond cool but I still prefer the Apache it may not be as fast but its close quarters maneuverability and combat effectiveness from its combined arsenal never fail to excite me

[@horaceosirian8993]

08:14 _"It can also be deployed as an escort helicopter to provide protedtion on the Moon."_ I'm sold.

[@bazzmcfury9550]

Sooo it's more lethal than an Apache ah64, a Ka52, Hind 24, euro tiger, the Russian havoc to name a few...wow...then when what did I miss? Must have been spectacular

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

They’re not even the most powerful in America but they definitely have the ability to pack enough firepower to ruin your day.

[@ImmortalFenix88]

The narrator could make anything sound wicked. “The Toyota Prius the most fuel efficient car on the road” lol

[@thomassmestead2801]

NOT the most "powerful" chopper in the skies, but wide multirole capabilities. I got "rides" in the Vietnam era aboard this venerable airframe, and am glad to see that with upgrades, they are still in use.

[@anydaynow01]

Yep, I hope the Air Force quits their moaning about being required to have a dedicated CAS aircraft and gives the A-10 a similar modernization for more advanced night time "tree top" terrain following and maybe even advanced mobile jamming capabilities.

[@Beltalowda666]

That's pretty badass, good to see the ol Huey is still flying! Got a ride in an older Vietnam Huey a few months ago at the Dayton air show, and it was one of the coolest 10 mins of my life!

[@thelifeofjp1996]

I was a Aviation Ordnance marine in HMLA-469 , i worked on these , AH-1Z's Vipers as well as the old AH-1W Super Cobras from 2016-2019 , deployed twice with them, also got to fly in them twice and it was the greatest time of my life. Edit: I actually have a youtube video on my channel of me riding in one

[@danjf1]

I personally love helicopters and air mobility is a huge advantage to a combat force. However, weapons like the very mobile stinger will take down many, many helos. If air superiority is reached then helos and specifically the Venom can achieve success. Still love the - slightly - outdated A-10 Warthog. Not just a weapon but a psychological weapon!

[@CobaltLobster]

Every time people think the A-10 is outdated a new mission arrives appears that the A-10 was literally designed for. If we see US combat against the USSR.... errrr the former Russia.... dam, can't get this right..... you know the shitheads in Ukraine that are aggressors... the A-10 will likely be on the vanguard.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Trust me, you'd rather be in a tank than be in a helicopter in combat. Helicopters are usually most effective against poorly equipped insurgents from a poor country. If you were asked to take a helicopter into a battlefield against a real army, don't expect to ever return. Planes and jets are the real air superiority.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@CobaltLobster Depends on where the battle would happen. If it were the US trying to fight Russia in Eastern Europe, A10 would perform poorly and get shot out of the sky before doing anything effective. If it was Russia trying its luck on US soil, A10 would do well against ground troops (assuming those troops are not in built up cities or urban areas). Thing is, A lot of weapon innovations that were effective in the middle east were effective because it was the middle east, not because they were actually good. Like Drones. Effective in the middle east, but won't do much against a real army. Lets just hope Russia, US, and Israel come to their senses and withdraw there troops from the countries they invaded and pay reparations to the countries they destroyed (Ukraine, Afghanistan, Libya, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, etc).

[@CobaltLobster]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Spoken like someone without a clue or experience.

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@CobaltLobster Irrelevant comment. Try actually responding to what I actually said using a counter that contains information that contradicts my viewpoints. Simply saying "you don't know what you're talking about" is just a weightless insult that doesn't amount to anything.

[@sfoeric]

I like the Venom over the Blackhawk.

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Same here ✌🏾🔥❤️🇳🇱

[@gdurant]

Omg you like a 70-year-old lipstick on a pig? It's a vastly inferior bird in every respect if you know anything about helicopters?

[@markstowe802]

I was a Crewchief on the N model. True the H60 is a great bird but there is nothing like sitting at the door behind the mini gun in a Huey!

[@romeoortegaiii2299]

Curious and interesting how the Marines have Cobras, Hueys, and K model Sea Stallions, the Army Apaches, Blackhawks, and Chinooks.

[@anydaynow01]

Yep turns out kitting out some of the old stuff makes it just as useful with correct contemporary command and control. Can't wait for the A-10 to get similar treatment, turned up to 11.

[@allgood6760]

Awesome!.. I miss the Huey with our RNZAF 🇳🇿

[@gazof-the-north5708]

The UH-1Y is *NOT* the most powerful helicopter but it is a great utility helicopter. A former US Marine once said "The bad guys like the Huey because they would rather it was the Huey was shooting at them than the Snake (Cobra)"

[@anthonygolphinjr9517]

I love the uh 1huey

[@SvenK-CAD]

Thanx for sharing.

[@tomdarco2223]

Right on great video

[@SloaneLasers]

Where are the speakers for psyops? Are they now mounted underneath the fuselage?

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

Amazing!

[@peterhuffam1006]

Nope. The Mi-8 “Hip E” carried 96 2.75” rockets., and THAT variant was active in the 1980s. That’s just off the top of my head, I’m certain I could many more if I researched the topic.

[@darrelllang4076]

Huey ! Can always pick the sound , never forget and always thank them . Nam 68-68 army

[@blueshowlar]

I agree with 265. It's not the most powerful. But Bell makes good choppers. I'm confident it will do well and could be upgraded.

[@StarCheckTikTok]

AMO for you the best UH-1H UH-1D UH-1V among you three types of helicopters 🚁 well done super nice 👍🏻

[@spectre06x]

Soooo, what definition of "powerful" are we using in this title? It is extremely capable for sure, one of the most capable and versatile on the planet. But "powerful"? What do you mean by powerful?

[@cessec9527]

Powerful

[@spectre06x]

@@cessec9527 like thrust to weight powerful munitions powerful, capability powerful, what??? Get it now smartass?

[@peterjackson9185]

POWERFUL

[@InSayNayTay0137]

“The viper bites... then the venom flows into the wound and finishes the kill... “

[@elviscanadien2895]

Great video!

[@stanshih8925]

Damn, I thought the best helicopter is the Apache!

[@donaldea]

it is!

[@nick9463]

@@donaldea AH-1 Super Cobra is good to.

[@ElectroMusicLab]

Powerful ❤️

[@BerzerkerRob]

Those are all reasons why they are going to go towards the V280 Valor actually in the futre and vertical lift models for FLRAA

[@SouthPoleAntarctica]

despite all that was wrong with the Huey and was corrected by Blackhawk four decades ago, Bell insists it's still a valid design.

[@cardiacbob]

This is a brand new Helicopter. Not your Dad's Huey. I've flown on lot's of UH-60's and they're great birds, but there's nothing like a Huey!

[@georgeargolo6310]

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[@internationalnews4267]

Yes indeed

[@danelkington3808]

I ground handle the Bell 412 version of this helicopter. Big badass helicopter...impressive.

[@ronaldlang4678]

Kick butt Brothers!!!!!

[@JSerrato289]

AH-64: is that a challenge

[@Angry.General1461]

It has the same frame of the older Huey. It just has four blades and twin engine!

[@FlatsToLet]

Does it include loud speakers that blast CCRs Fortune Son?

[@u.sgenius7230]

Nice

[@PanioloBee]

Being a Vietnam vet, I don’t have to look up when hearing the Huey.

[@wootle]

I'd pick these or the Blackhawk any day over that NH90 which has given Germany and Australia so many problems. In fact Aus is gonna scrap all the NH90s in favor of new Blackhawks.

[@MikeLV777]

Sounds like Seth Rogen now narrates videos about military equipment.

[@arefmarsit2713]

Beautyful and stronge I like it

[@djoswald9128]

Have lost only one HUEY Since Vietnam.😉. Be great for special ops. Seriously has some fire 🔥 Power.

[@lawrencemartinjr6888]

I love working on the UH-1

[@mikbarb5451]

I've always liked helicopter s

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

Most powerful? In what context....

[@stevenfenster1798]

I have often wondered why there are not helicopters with rotors for lift and VTOL but including jet engines, even if low output for speed. The whole thing could be a lifting body, with the fans contained and in counter rotation to eliminate adverse angular momentum. I suppose with AI it could smoothly operate along a domain of lift and speed, and be armed in a way to shred or support ground operations. Add a little stealth for versitility.

[@Nick-wp1vb]

Weight, complexity, retreating blade stall, cost.

[@Wayzor_]

You can also "Get some" out the side window.

[@mikbarb5451]

Cool stuff

[@bigchungus1848]

The title for the Most powerful helicopter in the world would go to the AH 64 Apache…..

[@265justy]

Put most iconic and legendary would go to the Huey.

[@landonsrt9587]

How is a 60 year old helicopter the most powerful in the world?

[@ThatCarGuy]

Same reason the B2 is still the best bomber even though it's 30+ years old no one has made anything better. You could count the V-22 as being better, but most put it in it's own class and it has it's own issues with crashes, to play devils advocate. The CH-53K has a better payload, but yeah otherwise this is still one of if not the best utility helicopters as it's a jack of all trades but master of none, kind of like the F35.

[@zsavage1820]

The AH-1Z Viper

[@bigchungus1848]

@@zsavage1820 ah 64 apache

[@265justy]

This Huey is not the kind that flew around in Vietnam.. Its a totally different machine. There has been lots off different versions off it over the last 60 years. Put one off these next to a UH-1B and you will see they are very different.

[@carsonkouts]

@@bigchungus1848 MH-60L DAP beat the apache in every way

[@leosypher9993]

This helicopter is so far from the most powerful helicopter in the world, both in engine power/lifting power, and armament power. As far as lifting power that would go to, that goes to the MI-26 for single rotor, and for any amount of rotors it would be the V -12

[@alespidych5311]

Wait, venom is more powerful than a dedicated air-ground battle helicopter Viper. Sorry but I bet that if some pilot was to choose between those 2, he would sit in Viper

[@AbelSFR]

“Get sum!”

[@funkervogt47]

4:17 - Why does this shot look like a video game cutscene?

[@jalaldeenazmi8055]

BELL IS ALWAYS LEGEND

[@spirit.1999]

A big ole flying middle finger

[@joebeach7759]

Not that this isn't really capable, but I think the MH60 Direct Action Penetrator operated by the 160th SOAR would win hands down. If you want to go back even farther, the MH47 "Guns-A-Go-Go" version of an AC-130 in Vietnam was armored and armed to the teeth

[@moetee8675]

The most powerful helicopter in the world could be any helicopter. It all depends on what it’s equipped with, and who’s driving the dam thing.

[@shelleibach20]

WOW MOST INTERESTING AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IS GOING FROM 2 BLADE TO 4 BLADES....

[@MrChaconne]

Great video, silly title. Had to watch it though.

[@Hambone571]

Improper title? Maybe not the most "powerful" in the world BUT, diffinately ONE of the best. and powerful. A great, versitile machice, without a doubt.

[@danielburgess7785]

I must have missed it. Does this bird had FlIR? /s

[@alexanderrothschild3138]

Reminds me of the HUEY HOG..maybe based on the same platform and concept.

[@spectre06x]

its actually based on the cobra platform...

[@bryansweeney1633]

Ill take a Super Cobra or a Apache when it comes to fire power...

[@MrDonsanus]

2 gatling or 2 50's+ 2 rockets launchers yep that's for sure deadly, but how much is this toy, and what's the cost per hour flyin?

[@MrDonsanus]

$21.6 millions that's for the price and for the H/F is around $6000/H

[@iyn1911]

Why did the army follow the UH upgrade and common parts with the attack helicopter?

[@dirtjockey3220]

How effective will the Wire strike protection system be when you place a 360 thermal camera system in front of it.... You have effectively made the lower protection system completely redundant, might as well just remove it and save yourself 16lbs

[@zerofire3172]

Utility helo most powerful?

[@aliali-tb2os]

My favourite bf4 helicopter

[@gregorygaunt9353]

Lots of them showing up in the Boneyard now.

[@paulofps10]

One of the most.

[@trappedcat3615]

Can you respawn as the pilot?

[@user-lz2qr6ih4c]

Put guard gun other side or in front

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Nice upgrade, but most powerful?

[@jmcdonne]

At 4:38, it's pronounced puh-tucks-ent, not patacks-ent.

[@raleighepp5274]

Too bad we don't have these in Canada!

[@flfun1684]

Uh1H was a work horse same as this UH1Y

[@dave-yj9mc]

Anyone need a contractor maintainer? I'm an Expert on UH-1H's, would not take long to brush up on the Y.

[@joselopez-jj3wv]

Chalky one needs improvement left side gun right side sniper round of missals three points good ground air time thank you players

[@udayshahin10]

HELIKOPTER HELIKOPTER....

[@RacerX1971]

No, what about the super cobra or apache?

[@RigoGomez5941]

Ready 4 work

[@nick9463]

AH-1 Super Cobra for attack and protection.

[@tacoenvy]

It’s a fantastic aircraft but most powerful is a massive stretch with that title.

[@phill4337]

Where did you find this "almost fat guy, seth rogan" voice

[@stevewarner6260]

Nice sales pitch

[@sillyrukus]

Oorah!

[@elijben-ui8hx]

👍

[@Yoyo-nd1eu]

P this is just my opinion Huey is what helicopter sounds like. This thing does not sound like a helicopter it sounds like a supercharged egg beater. Every time someone has something good they ruin it

[@user-tg6ut7lu3b]

А як з перекладом?

[@tarunkumar-nv4ro]

I want a video on f-35 latest version

[@idkwhyimhere6478]

Forgot about the apache