Bell UH-1 Iroquois

	Bell UH-1 Iroquois


	The UH-1 Iroquois is a multipurpose military helicopter, famous for its use in the Vietnam War. It is commonly known as (or officially in the U.S. Marine Corps) the "Huey". The UH-1 was developed by Bell Helicopter from 1955 US Army trials with the Bell Model 204. The initial designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname, Huey. The aircraft was first used by the military in 1959 and went into tri-service production in 1962 as the UH-1. The last were produced in 1976 with more than 16,000 made in total, of which about 7,000 saw use during the Vietnam War.

Specifications:
Bell UH-1D Iroquois

Dimensions:
Rotor span: 48 ft 0 in (14.60 m)

Length: 57 ft 1 in (17.40 m)

Height: 14 ft 5 in (4.40 m)

Weights:
Empty: 5,215 lb (2,365 kg)

Max Gross: 9,500 lb (4,310 kg)

Performance:
Maximum Speed: 135 mph (220 km/h)

Cruise Speed: 125 mph (205 km/h)

Rate of Climb: 1,755 ft/min (534 m/min)

Service Ceiling: 19,390 ft (5,910 m)

Range: 315 miles (510 km)

Powerplant:
One Lycoming T53-L-11 turboshaft, 1,100 shp (820 kW).

Armament:
2x 7.62 mm M60 machine gun, or 2x 7.62 mm GAU-17/A machine gun or
2x 7-round or 19-round 2.75 in (70 mm) rocket pods.

Specifications:
Bell UH-1D Iroquois
Dimensions:
Rotor span:	48 ft 0 in (14.60 m)
Length:	57 ft 1 in (17.40 m)
Height:	14 ft 5 in (4.40 m)
Weights:
Empty:	5,215 lb (2,365 kg)
Max Gross:	9,500 lb (4,310 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed:	135 mph (220 km/h)
Cruise Speed:	125 mph (205 km/h)
Rate of Climb:	1,755 ft/min (534 m/min)
Service Ceiling:	19,390 ft (5,910 m)
Range:	315 miles (510 km)
Powerplant:
One Lycoming T53-L-11 turboshaft, 1,100 shp (820 kW).
Armament:
2x 7.62 mm M60 machine gun, or 2x 7.62 mm GAU-17/A machine gun or 2x 7-round or 19-round 2.75 in (70 mm) rocket pods.