
The Flying Bulls helicopter fleet is a remarkable collection of meticulously maintained and restored rotary-wing aircraft, each with its own unique history and often, a storied past in military or civilian service before finding its home with the Red Bull-backed aviation group.
This impressive assemblage typically includes models like the legendary Bell AH-1 Cobra, a former attack helicopter that now dazzles crowds with its aerobatic displays, and the iconic Bo105, known for its exceptional agility, which allows it to perform maneuvers usually associated with fixed-wing aircraft.
Beyond their individual historical significance, these helicopters are kept in pristine condition, showcasing the highest standards of aviation maintenance and engineering, and are frequently seen performing breathtaking airshows and demonstrations around the world, embodying the spirit of precision and performance.
These Flying Bulls helicopters are not merely museum pieces; they are actively flown by highly skilled pilots who push the boundaries of what is thought possible with rotary-wing flight, captivating audiences with their dynamic routines. The team's commitment extends beyond just flying; they are dedicated to preserving aviation heritage, ensuring that these classic aircraft continue to inspire future generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Through their public appearances, the Flying Bulls helicopters serve as a vibrant link to aviation's past while simultaneously demonstrating the cutting-edge capabilities of these engineering marvels, highlighting the enduring appeal and versatility of helicopter design and operation.
This impressive assemblage typically includes models like the legendary Bell AH-1 Cobra, a former attack helicopter that now dazzles crowds with its aerobatic displays, and the iconic Bo105, known for its exceptional agility, which allows it to perform maneuvers usually associated with fixed-wing aircraft.
Beyond their individual historical significance, these helicopters are kept in pristine condition, showcasing the highest standards of aviation maintenance and engineering, and are frequently seen performing breathtaking airshows and demonstrations around the world, embodying the spirit of precision and performance.
These Flying Bulls helicopters are not merely museum pieces; they are actively flown by highly skilled pilots who push the boundaries of what is thought possible with rotary-wing flight, captivating audiences with their dynamic routines. The team's commitment extends beyond just flying; they are dedicated to preserving aviation heritage, ensuring that these classic aircraft continue to inspire future generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Through their public appearances, the Flying Bulls helicopters serve as a vibrant link to aviation's past while simultaneously demonstrating the cutting-edge capabilities of these engineering marvels, highlighting the enduring appeal and versatility of helicopter design and operation.
Whilst the personnel had been discussing the company for some time, The Flying Bulls was formally created in 1999 almost co-inciding with its relocation from Innsbruck to Salzburg.
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Bo105 clock up a total of 8 million flight hours
21-May-14 - BERLIN – BO105 have been a fixture of helicopter fleets around the globe for over 40 years. They reliably carry out their missions and prove their worth day after day under tough conditions. Collectively, they have now completed a total of 8 million flight hours. List of Aircraft |
| Model | C/N | Built | ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo105C | 0126 | 1974 | D-HSDM : Bo105cb-4 type; from 2006 with the Flying Bulls; Flying Bulls Lo ... : pictured (pic2) at 65th Frecce Tricolori Anniversary | |
| Bo105C | 0140 | 1974 | D-HTDM : Red Bull from 2006; conv. to Bo105CB-4; 20sep09 performed a demo ... : supporting the Red Bull Air Races in London, operating from Red B ... : 16+17aug08 Kecskemet air show, Hungary : pictured (pic1) at Leopoldsburg-Beverlo airfield, Belgium : 27+28aug11 Radom air show, Poland : pictured (pic2) at Weston-super-Mare, after escorting last flyin ... : took part in 2018 Weston Air Festival : 01+02sep18 Flying Bulls at Slovak International Air Fest 2018 : now part of an permanent exhibition at the helicopter museum in 3 ... | |
| Bo105CBS-4 | 0883 | 1992 | D-HUDM : The Flying Bulls at Salzburg/Maxglan,- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart In ... : Attended Airpower19 Steiermark. : Noted at Oberschleissheim | |
| Sycamore Mk.52 | 13483 | 1958 | HB-RXA : to HB-RXA, in overall fire service red paint scheme Feuerwehr and ... : left Altenrhein for Salzburg by road on 14 Oct 2010 | |
| AH-1F Cobra | w/o 2017 | N11FX : Bell/FX Helicopters TAH-1F Cobra c/n 003 rebuilt 2002; conv from ... : Red Bull; 16- Berlin air show : Red Bull; 16+17aug08 Kecskemet air show : w/o main rotor stuck a building at Reutte-Höfen Airfield | ||
| AH-1G Cobra | 20483 | N11FX : The Flying Bulls at Salzburg/Austria from Jun21 : pictured (pic1) at 65th Frecce Tricolori Anniversary | ||
| Bo105CBS-4 | 0704 | 1985 | N154EH : Red Bull North America Inc at Santa Monica, CA from Nov05; Flying ... : pictured demonstrating at EAA AirVenture 2019 in Oshkosh, WI. | |
| S-58C | 0836 | 1958 | N869RB : Aircraft Registration Inc Trustee, Wilmington, DE 26jan23;
Aircra ... : Bought by The Flying Bulls GmbH, Salzburg, Austria, transferred t ... | |
| EC135T2 | 0470 | OE-XFB : Red Bull; 16- Berlin air show : displayed at European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition ... : pictured at Zeltweg : Spielberg race track, Styria, Austria | ||
| Sycamore Mk.52 | 13475 | 1957 | OE-XSY : Acquired from Switzerland and completely overhauled to flying con ... : pictured arriving to the Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare ... : took part in 2018 Weston Air Festival : visited Leonardo Helicopters at Yeovil | |
| AS350B3 Ecureuil | 4745 | 2009 | OE-XTV : The Flying Bulls by 2016 |
