The Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne | The Rise of the Attack Helicopter

Discover the Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne, the U.S. Army’s first dedicated attack helicopter designed to redefine military aviation. Developed under the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System (AAFSS) program, this high-speed marvel escorted Bell UH-1 Iroquois transports with unmatched firepower. But despite stunning test flights, its complexity and costs led to cancellation. Explore the rise and fall of this iconic prototype in the dawn of attack helicopter history. CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 00:35 Arming helicopters 02:26 Funding Challenges 02:54 Design Innovations 03:56 Triumph & Tragedy 05:12 Legacy & Succession Support this channel by joining our Members & Merch shop at https://peacemaker.fashion for ad-free early access, exclusive military fashion discounts, and more perks. Transcripts and discussion can be found at our Substack https://militaryaviationvideos.substack.com/ _____________ Disclaimer _____________ Original footage and recreated scenes (using DCS, War Thunder, etc) may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only. The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.