I agree (old airwolf fan with zero actual knowledge of helicopters). This video prompted me to see what Bell are up to now. The 360Invictus is pretty impressive. Looks like some mad bastard bred Airwolf to Blue Thunder and is selling the babies. If Airwolf was a Ferrari, the 360 is a lambo. Also, presumably the helicopter in the video will had the Turbo boost (every 80's cool machine needs one) button and underslung rocket launchers used to kill one enemy of 'murican freedom every Friday night removed?
Cool video for a great helicopter. Loved Airwolf as a kid. We had a local air ambulance based a couple miles from my house in the 80's, and at the time they flew a 222. One day it somehow took down one of our chimneys. My grandparents claimed they actually hit it, but working aviation as an adult I figured the rotorwash must have done it as the house was almost a century old. My grandfather got in touch with them since he saw the chopper go overhead and then bricks started falling in the yard next to him. When he talked to them they had a guy come out and take a look and since everything matched up they admitted responsibility. He basically wanted two things out of it, the chimney repaired, and to let me see the chopper (Again, I was a MASSIVE Airwolf fan). A few days later, seven year old me got to go play around the chopper. Spent several hours there with the crews and looking everything over. Being the 80's, and able to get away with it, they let me ride for an "engine test" where we took off, hovered about twenty feet, swayed back and forth a few times, and landed. Spent the next few months insufferable anytime she flew overhead.
THANK YOU so much for picking up the Idea of doing needed Videos about the Queen of Helicopters, the Bell 222 Airwolf. So hard to imagine to have one, especially in the correct paint, unbelivable. I'm often wondering if someone, who can afford it, do some of the Airwolf Parts on it and do a WORLD TOUR with a 30min flight show. Thousands of people would freeze so hard seeing THAT Helicopter flying in front of them!... Airwolf is one of the most Popular Things that was ever designed, it is a megastar. The Show potential is astronomous. Love to see more Content, hope you find some pro enthusiast Video Creator to record your Videos. All the best for you
really appriciate you guys putting in the time making these videos of the 222. A lot of people out there have really wanted to see more about this helecopter!
Had the pleasure of taking care of a 222 for a short time before it was sold over seas - Sitting in it to go to lunch before it was gone... A Treasure. Long time pilot and mechanic - All helicopter
I was fortunate to be a Met Police Officer in the early 80's when the Air Support Unit had three Bell 222a as the fleet aircraft. I got to fly in one as part of my advanced driving course and had one of the best times of my life. I'll never forget the sound of those rota blades. Awesome.
Hi Gary, hope you're OK? A great video of an iconic aircraft - I'm a massive Airwolf fan from childhood and now have the remastered box set! Looking forward to the next in this series of episodes especially start-up and hearing the blades. Best wishes.
Great video, thanks. Bell also produced a 222-UT, a fixed-skid model. I worked and flew in this model as a flight-paramedic for a hospital based EMS system in 1987. Wonderful aircraft. Lots of power and ample cabin space for treating patients. And, because of it's two-bladed main rotor, it had the infamous "wop-wop-wop" of it's venerable Huey cousin.
Many of us Airwolf fans would be grateful for a video from the perspective of an actual aviation specialist such as yourself to give us a detailed analysis of the specific mods to the standard issue 222a, as well as how impractical a real-life Airwolf would be. (At least in terms of aeronautics: speed, maneuverability, ceiling, dis-engaging the rotors, etc.) What would it take for you to convert your 222a into a screen-accurate Airwolf?
Correct. The true colors are very subtle and don't show up on TV. They just look good on TV which is what mattered. But in person, the paint was much more other-worldly in keeping with the mythos.
Great story, great memories! I never flew the retractable variant of the "triple deuce" but was able to fly the 222UT skid version for many hours. Most of the bugs associated with the Lycomings had been solved by my time, the UT had the dash 750s under the cowlings. Definitely a joy to fly, even at relatively high DA found in the SW Colorado mountains. Fully IFR capable, 4-axis autopilot, Wx radar all added to it's capability. Mixed emotions when we traded up to a shiny new Bell 429...I still miss making those blades slap!
Forty-something years later, give or take, and the Bell 222 still looks modern, except for the analog instruments, and even those do not look dated. She is a beautiful lady.
Thank you for this video and have seen the Lady flying around. What a helicopter to own and fly. So wanted to fly in one and to be able to own one looking like Airwolf would be be great to say. Having yours done in the same colours as Airwolf was a great idea. I am sure if you were able to transform her more into Airwolf you flights in her would have queue as long as the A3 at your door
Wow, awesome video. Goosebumps all over my body when you walk around it and show the cockpit. The 222 is the best looking helicopter ever, specially when it looks like Airwolf. I'm the biggest Airwolf fan since I was a kid and that still hasn't changed. Can't wait to see the next video's!
The original "AirWolf" frame ended its days tragically in an accident somewhere over Germany in the 90's I think. It was being used as an Air Ambulance and whiIe transporting a pediatric patient it plunged to the ground killing all on board.
@@RealBLAlley Did they..! Tell us what happened the other choppers. MD500s and Jet rangers were always plentiful in Airwolf. Did a few of them crash..?
Thank you! I wonder, could you modernize this airframe with newer engines and modern avionics? Restomod of sorts... cause I think this helicopter design should live forever...
1:36 Max Take-Off Weight of 8,100 lbs.! That's a little over 4 Tons! Wow!🙀💋 Plus, you say it's based on the Bell 222a Model, though I seem to recall reading a book, in a Waldenbooks Bookstore back in the '80's, that, seemed to indicate, it would actually have been based on a Bell 222b Model, instead. Perhaps it was 'Jane's Guide to Combat Helis'? Even the Real U.S. Military use those particular books for reference guides. Amazing Video! Danke! [Thank You!]💯💋
The airframe used for Airwolf was serial number 47085 (registration number N3176S), of the initial production version, sometimes unofficially called a Bell 222A.
Such a beautiful aircraft even in its original configuration. The fact it is instantly recognizable is a testament to how wisely the production team for the show chose the base vehicle. Ironically, Dan O'Bannon envisioned something more like Airwolf when he wrote Blue Thunder and was disappointed with the design for the film, yet it turned out to be shockingly accurate.
Thanks for the video, brought back some fun memories of the several years I spent flying as EMS crew on both B & UT models. Nice aircraft but EMS configuration did not allow for dual controls so unfortunately not able to get any stick time. 😢
Need to dress her as a wolf, it’s already started with the paint. Add pods to belly, wide body fenders to fuselage/ nose scoop with refueling probe and the guns!! 🐈⬛❤
Loved this walk around. By far my favorite helicopter and TV show. Funny how RC models and this real example have the colors all wrong Airwolf was never black and white. Airwolf was painted Phantom Gray Metallic" (DuPont Imron 5031X) on top, and a custom pearl-gray (almost white) on the bottom, in a countershaded pattern. I don’t know why anyone who paints one can’t figure that out correctly🤷🏻♂️
I agree. It’s weird that it annoys me when people say it’s black and white. It’s clearly not in show, at least to my eyes. I was able to get that gray mixed to spray can for a model and it’s actually a 1970 GM color when you run the color code. This 222A, while looking great in black, would be dynamite in the Phantom Gray.
Id love to know what you think of the recreation of it in Microsoft Fliight Sim 2020 by Cowansim. So much to love about this beauty of a ship. Thank you for this. BTW, I love all Bell helicopters, you guys rock
Growing up, the Ranger and Long Ranger were Kings. Then I found the 500's. Little did I know, they would all soon be eclipsed by the machine of My dreams.
I have no interest in helicopters, beyond a passing one so no idea how this ended up on my feed lol. What an interesting video though, loved Airwolf as a kid and found this really interesting thank you :)
Curious if Bell Textron finished upgrading and testing the wider but shorter Helicopter blades for their Ranger model Helo's? They're pretty ambitious Company.
Nice vid,but the helicopter has the wrong colour.Airwolf was painted in phantom grey and ghost grey,not black and white,and the tailrotor had red stripes ;-)but that´s still my fave tv vehicle...love it
Let me make it clear how I want it😂 not the way or reason you made me. But ill decide😅 My Flight characteristics you know. 😅 Just having fun , 😅 But sometimes it's true. It wants to tell you what to do.
it would havee been a good video if the music was lower and not blasting the viewer out of his/her chair and the presenters voice was louder. Just saying!
A design that is almost 50 years old and is the most beautiful helicopter that exists. Thank you very much for taking care of it.
Agreed. Closest I've even been was a Bell 208. Seats 5 counting pilot. Name was Ashcroft.
The comanche is more beautiful.
Wow!👍😎
After the Airwolf 80's tv series, it still is indeed "the most beautiful helicopter ever built" after all these years.
I agree (old airwolf fan with zero actual knowledge of helicopters). This video prompted me to see what Bell are up to now. The 360Invictus is pretty impressive. Looks like some mad bastard bred Airwolf to Blue Thunder and is selling the babies. If Airwolf was a Ferrari, the 360 is a lambo.
Also, presumably the helicopter in the video will had the Turbo boost (every 80's cool machine needs one) button and underslung rocket launchers used to kill one enemy of 'murican freedom every Friday night removed?
ABSOFUKNLUTELY!! ✌️👍
I prefer The Jet Ranger
Cool video for a great helicopter. Loved Airwolf as a kid.
We had a local air ambulance based a couple miles from my house in the 80's, and at the time they flew a 222. One day it somehow took down one of our chimneys. My grandparents claimed they actually hit it, but working aviation as an adult I figured the rotorwash must have done it as the house was almost a century old.
My grandfather got in touch with them since he saw the chopper go overhead and then bricks started falling in the yard next to him. When he talked to them they had a guy come out and take a look and since everything matched up they admitted responsibility. He basically wanted two things out of it, the chimney repaired, and to let me see the chopper (Again, I was a MASSIVE Airwolf fan).
A few days later, seven year old me got to go play around the chopper. Spent several hours there with the crews and looking everything over. Being the 80's, and able to get away with it, they let me ride for an "engine test" where we took off, hovered about twenty feet, swayed back and forth a few times, and landed.
Spent the next few months insufferable anytime she flew overhead.
*Airwolf was the best. LONG LIVE THE 80’s!*
THANK YOU so much for picking up the Idea of doing needed Videos about the Queen of Helicopters, the Bell 222 Airwolf. So hard to imagine to have one, especially in the correct paint, unbelivable. I'm often wondering if someone, who can afford it, do some of the Airwolf Parts on it and do a WORLD TOUR with a 30min flight show. Thousands of people would freeze so hard seeing THAT Helicopter flying in front of them!... Airwolf is one of the most Popular Things that was ever designed, it is a megastar. The Show potential is astronomous. Love to see more Content, hope you find some pro enthusiast Video Creator to record your Videos. All the best for you
Airwolf did for the Bell 222 what Knight Rider did for the '82 Trans Am. Both still look stunning today!
I disagree, the trans am is a fucking hideous car
I Love Airwolf my fav 80's TV series
Best looking Helicopter ever made!!
The Bell 222 is such an iconic design. It's like the Lamborghini Countach of helicopters in the looks department.
Good Analogy! i totally agree!
What an analogy... Can't disagree 😂😂😂😂 very well said bro
Great description.
really appriciate you guys putting in the time making these videos of the 222. A lot of people out there have really wanted to see more about this helecopter!
the lines and exterior design is absolutely stunning!
❤thank you for the tour of an awsome aircraft. I am not a pilot and I enjoyed it very much
There will always be a very special place in my heart for Airwolf ❤
Nice, thank you. I've seen the treble 2 in the air in the past. With her wheels-up, she looks great.
Still a stunning helicopter today, and an absolute icon of the 80s. Thanks for posting.
Had the pleasure of taking care of a 222 for a short time before it was sold over seas - Sitting in it to go to lunch before it was gone... A Treasure. Long time pilot and mechanic - All helicopter
Cool.
THANK YOU for this video, sir!
The sound of the doors without SCHHH! is very funny and real ...
I was fortunate to be a Met Police Officer in the early 80's when the Air Support Unit had three Bell 222a as the fleet aircraft. I got to fly in one as part of my advanced driving course and had one of the best times of my life. I'll never forget the sound of those rota blades. Awesome.
"You were fortunate enough to be a tyrant"
One of the best looking Helios I ever seen.. well next to an Apache 😁. The main reason I wanted to fly Helis is because of air wolf
"The bell is a helicopter of choice. The auxiliary fuel tanks is a plus and the two blade configuration makes it easy for storage of the unit." 👍
Hi Gary, hope you're OK? A great video of an iconic aircraft - I'm a massive Airwolf fan from childhood and now have the remastered box set! Looking forward to the next in this series of episodes especially start-up and hearing the blades. Best wishes.
Always good to see Gary in front of the camera & behind the cyclic
Great video, thanks. Bell also produced a 222-UT, a fixed-skid model. I worked and flew in this model as a flight-paramedic for a hospital based EMS system in 1987. Wonderful aircraft. Lots of power and ample cabin space for treating patients. And, because of it's two-bladed main rotor, it had the infamous "wop-wop-wop" of it's venerable Huey cousin.
I can't wait for the next two episodes!
Many of us Airwolf fans would be grateful for a video from the perspective of an actual aviation specialist such as yourself to give us a detailed analysis of the specific mods to the standard issue 222a, as well as how impractical a real-life Airwolf would be. (At least in terms of aeronautics: speed, maneuverability, ceiling, dis-engaging the rotors, etc.) What would it take for you to convert your 222a into a screen-accurate Airwolf?
This design is timeless, such a beauty!
Best looking helicopter ever made!
This is fantastic, just to be nerdy though Airwolf wasn't valck and white it was phantom grey metallic over a pearl grey (almost white)
Correct. The true colors are very subtle and don't show up on TV. They just look good on TV which is what mattered. But in person, the paint was much more other-worldly in keeping with the mythos.
Loved airwolf still do.
One of my favorite models of Bell helicopters is the Bell 222😊❤👍
Hello! Great job! I absolutely love that helicopter! Huge airwolf fan here! Ps if you are looking for pilots I am available 😂
Great story, great memories! I never flew the retractable variant of the "triple deuce" but was able to fly the 222UT skid version for many hours. Most of the bugs associated with the Lycomings had been solved by my time, the UT had the dash 750s under the cowlings. Definitely a joy to fly, even at relatively high DA found in the SW Colorado mountains. Fully IFR capable, 4-axis autopilot, Wx radar all added to it's capability. Mixed emotions when we traded up to a shiny new Bell 429...I still miss making those blades slap!
Forty-something years later, give or take, and the Bell 222 still looks modern, except for the analog instruments, and even those do not look dated. She is a beautiful lady.
This is still an impressive aircraft. Way ahead of it’s time. An oldie but a goodie! As they say
Thank you for this video and have seen the Lady flying around. What a helicopter to own and fly. So wanted to fly in one and to be able to own one looking like Airwolf would be be great to say. Having yours done in the same colours as Airwolf was a great idea. I am sure if you were able to transform her more into Airwolf you flights in her would have queue as long as the A3 at your door
Still the most beautiful helicopter ever and I was / still a airwolf fan and my kids love airwolf as well 👍
Fab video, thank you!
Wow, awesome video. Goosebumps all over my body when you walk around it and show the cockpit. The 222 is the best looking helicopter ever, specially when it looks like Airwolf. I'm the biggest Airwolf fan since I was a kid and that still hasn't changed. Can't wait to see the next video's!
The original "AirWolf" frame ended its days tragically in an accident somewhere over Germany in the 90's I think. It was being used as an Air Ambulance and whiIe transporting a pediatric patient it plunged to the ground killing all on board.
😢
It was hit by lightning.
@@265justy
Didn't know that, tragic!
Sadly virtually all of the TV copters from that era met similar ends.
@@RealBLAlley Did they..! Tell us what happened the other choppers. MD500s and Jet rangers were always plentiful in Airwolf. Did a few of them crash..?
Love the Lady, love this show.
You earned a sub!
Thank you! I wonder, could you modernize this airframe with newer engines and modern avionics? Restomod of sorts... cause I think this helicopter design should live forever...
Just like the resurgence in some of the muscle cars (Charger, Challenger, Mustang, Camaro), Bell should do this with the 222.
THAT'S ONE BEAUTIFUL HELICOPTER 🚁 ❤❤
The only helicopter I measure every other against. My gyro keeps me happy for now, but someday there will be a 222 in my hanger.
Coolest looking chopper ever.
1:36 Max Take-Off Weight of 8,100 lbs.! That's a little over 4 Tons! Wow!🙀💋 Plus, you say it's based on the Bell 222a Model, though I seem to recall reading a book, in a Waldenbooks Bookstore back in the '80's, that, seemed to indicate, it would actually have been based on a Bell 222b Model, instead. Perhaps it was 'Jane's Guide to Combat Helis'? Even the Real U.S. Military use those particular books for reference guides. Amazing Video! Danke! [Thank You!]💯💋
The airframe used for Airwolf was serial number 47085 (registration number N3176S), of the initial production version, sometimes unofficially called a Bell 222A.
If I had the budget today, my helicopter would be this one the 222, most beautiful design in all the helicopters that I’ve seen
😅😅😮😮😮well information good show 😅😅
I LOVE 😍 WATCHING AIRWOLF ❤❤AND I LOVE HELICOPTER 🚁
That passenger door is amazing. I see a lot of Eurocopters (AB) in my job and those doors are like potato chips compared to this.
Such a beautiful aircraft even in its original configuration. The fact it is instantly recognizable is a testament to how wisely the production team for the show chose the base vehicle.
Ironically, Dan O'Bannon envisioned something more like Airwolf when he wrote Blue Thunder and was disappointed with the design for the film, yet it turned out to be shockingly accurate.
Thanks for the video, brought back some fun memories of the several years I spent flying as EMS crew on both B & UT models. Nice aircraft but EMS configuration did not allow for dual controls so unfortunately not able to get any stick time. 😢
Need to dress her as a wolf, it’s already started with the paint. Add pods to belly, wide body fenders to fuselage/ nose scoop with refueling probe and the guns!! 🐈⬛❤
IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL
Loved this walk around. By far my favorite helicopter and TV show. Funny how RC models and this real example have the colors all wrong Airwolf was never black and white. Airwolf was painted Phantom Gray Metallic" (DuPont Imron 5031X) on top, and a custom pearl-gray (almost white) on the bottom, in a countershaded pattern. I don’t know why anyone who paints one can’t figure that out correctly🤷🏻♂️
I agree. It’s weird that it annoys me when people say it’s black and white. It’s clearly not in show, at least to my eyes. I was able to get that gray mixed to spray can for a model and it’s actually a 1970 GM color when you run the color code. This 222A, while looking great in black, would be dynamite in the Phantom Gray.
Id love to know what you think of the recreation of it in Microsoft Fliight Sim 2020 by Cowansim. So much to love about this beauty of a ship. Thank you for this. BTW, I love all Bell helicopters, you guys rock
Looks great
Stupendo ! Il piu' bell' elicottero del mondo ❤ !!
and 2 afterburners that can make it reach speeds of over mach 1 and 14 weapon systems, not to mention its stealth like capabilities :)
Growing up, the Ranger and Long Ranger were Kings. Then I found the 500's. Little did I know, they would all soon be eclipsed by the machine of My dreams.
I REALLY LIKE THAT COPPER
I have no interest in helicopters, beyond a passing one so no idea how this ended up on my feed lol. What an interesting video though, loved Airwolf as a kid and found this really interesting thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
エアウルフ日本でも人気ありました。音楽、ヘリかっこいいです。
Loved Airwolf. Bell reminded me of a shark profile
Curious if Bell Textron finished upgrading and testing the wider but shorter Helicopter blades for their Ranger model Helo's? They're pretty ambitious Company.
AWESOME!! Beautiful work, I like my 222 better...lol!
S/N 47086
@@bell407mech 😎👍
7:11
"Steam Gauges" LOL
In MERICA . . . . . we call em "ANALOG"
Sooo, where are the Preflight and Startup videos? :D
When are we gonna get to see the preflight and startup?
In the next few weeks :)
An Airwolf was a lot more than a stupid helicopter - back in the day, it was a symbol of hope and goodness.
Love me a Triple Duce
I know it wouldn't be cheap but can the cockpit be updated? Are there any 222's currently flying with "glass" instrumentation?
Id like to see a fully made replica made of the helicopter identical to the show just for looks that would be nice to see.
Any reason why the Sponson has grey on it closer to the helicopter body?
Most likely coarse coating to help with grip when mechanics climb on top of them.
that's sad to hear the Airwolf helicopter is no longer around. as a fan of the tv show they should have put it a museum for fans to go see it.
Redwolf triple deuce crashed as well in 1987.
Sensacional
When I win the lottery, I'm filling my Suburban with gas then buying a Bell 222 :)
but can this thing fly at Mach 1 like the Air Wolf, with that main 2 rotor lift system? 😉
Where are the Coperheads and Hellfire rockets mounted?
2:12 Airwolf wasn't actually painted black, it was Phantom Gray Metallic.
wow, I always thought the 206 was sexy. the 222 makes the 206 look plain-jane...
Am I the only one thinking about loading a missile system in the cargo area?
Wow!
If you take it for a spin in a later video, please give us a low pass over Ramsgate 😃
Mix some Airwolf footage to make the video cooler. Just for fun.
How long till we can enjoy the lady in the air
looking great, but the colour do not match to the original one ... the black is original a "Phantom Gray Metallic"
Geek.
I wonder how many helicopter pilots started because of airwolf.
All of them... with the exception of the guy who liked that Nicholas Cage movie.
Nice vid,but the helicopter has the wrong colour.Airwolf was painted in phantom grey and ghost grey,not black and white,and the tailrotor had red stripes ;-)but that´s still my fave tv vehicle...love it
I am curious. Can a Bell 222A be modified and upgraded? Especially with regards to the cockpit?
in what way are you talking about?
@@HelixAvBell avionics, radar, engines, general, etc...
@@HelixAvBell also in terms of going all glass? A whole new modern cockpit?
Let me make it clear how I want it😂 not the way or reason you made me. But ill decide😅
My Flight characteristics you know. 😅
Just having fun , 😅
But sometimes it's true. It wants to tell you what to do.
TOP...ESSE.MODELO.EO.MELHOR.QUE.EXISTE.ATE.HOGE.NO.MUNDO.BELL.222.EU.DUVIDO.QUEM.NAÕ.GOSTA.SI.FALAR.QUE.NAÕ.GOSTA.É.MENTIRA.FÁS.UMA.FILA.ELE.É.O.NUMERO.N.1.
Ah.. the Bell triple deuce. It’s the Ferrari 308 GTS of aircraft
So just to clarify, it's a busy cockpit!
it would havee been a good video if the music was lower and not blasting the viewer out of his/her chair and the presenters voice was louder. Just saying!
TOP...ESSE.BELL.E.UM.SHOW.EUM.DOS.ELICOPTO.MAIS.BONITO.KE.TEM.AINDA.COM.DOIS.MOTORES.LIDER.BELL.
Am I only one who isn't happy about the absence of the "power bulge"ish (or idk what it is called) thing over the front hood?
i don't see how the 429 came from the 222. To me, the 206 evolved into the 407, into the 427, into the 429. The 222 evolution ended at the 430.
The regular 222 look like malnourished cousins of Airwolf that grew up in Kenya…
The worst are those with skids…
I was under the impression The Bell 222B was used in air wolf?
Nope, they used was of the last 222As off the production line, before Bell switched production over to 222Bs.
TOP...ESSE.SÍM.PODI.CHAMAR.DE.UM.HILICPETER.ESSE.MODELO.PRA.MIM.EUM.DOS.MELHORES.QUE.EXISTE.TA.PA.NASSE.OUTRO.IGUAL.ESSE.MODEL.BELL.