Type sheet: uh1

Bell UH 1 D Huey
Transport Helicopter, USA, 1961

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Bell] [ Helicopters 1946-1974] [ Transport A/C 1946-1974]

Description:

The Huey was the standard helicopter in many count-
ries. It is large and can be loaded quickly by its
large side doors. Its PTL drive allows heavy loads.
The Huey was in use as a battle zone transport,
attack helicopter (gunship) and for search and
rescue.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

41.503 ft

12.650 m

Greatest height :

14.600 ft

4.450 m

Rotor diameter :

47.999 ft

14.630 m

Max take off weight :

9501.3 lbs

4309.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

110 kts

204 km/h

Service ceiling :

21982 ft

6700 m

Range :

281 nm

520 km

Propulsion

Kind :

PTL

Type :

Lycoming T 53 L 11

Power rating (max.) :

1085 shp

1100 wps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

1085 shp

1100 wps

Other

Crew :

0

0

2+12