Bell UH-1 Iroquois: Unveiling the Huey Legacy:
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, affectionately known as “Huey” revolutionized military aviation. Let’s delve into its impactful journey.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter
Role: Utility helicopter
National origin: United States
Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
First flight: 20 October 1956 (XH-40)
Status: In service
Primary users: United States Army (historical)
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Australian Army (historical)
Produced:1956–1987
Number built: >16,000
Variants: Bell UH-1N Twin Huey
Crew: 1–4
Capacity: 3,880 lb (1,760 kg) including 11–14 troops, 6 stretchers, and attendant, or equivalent cargo
Empty weight: 5,210 lb (2,363 kg)
Gross weight: 9,039 lb (4,100 kg) (mission weight)
Max takeoff weight: 9,500 lb (4,309 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft, 1,400 shp (1,000 kW) (limited to 1,100 shp (820 kW) by transmission)
Main rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
Main rotor area: 1,809.56 sq ft (168.114 m2)
Maximum speed: 127 mph (204 km/h, 110 kn) (at maximum takeoff weight; also Vne at this weight)
Cruise speed: 127 mph (204 km/h, 110 kn) (at 5,700 ft (1,700 m) at maximum takeoff weight)
Range: 318 mi (511 km, 276 nmi) (with maximum fuel, no reserves, at sea level)
Service ceiling: 12,600 ft (3,800 m) (at maximum takeoff weight)
Rate of climb: 1,600 ft/min (8.1 m/s) at sea level (at maximum takeoff weight)
Power/mass: 0.1159 hp/lb (0.1905 kW/kg)
Armament various including:
7.62 mm machine guns
2.75 in (70 mm) rocket pods
See also: U.S. helicopter armament subsystems
