The UH-1H Iroquois is a single-engine military utility helicopter. It is a member of the venerable UH-1 family, one of the most influential in military aviation. Dubbed the “Huey” (a phonetic representation of the helicopter’s original designation, “HU-1”), the prototype of the original UH-1 took its maiden flight on October 20, 1956. Of the many variants, the most well-known is the UH-1H. Based on the UH-1D, the UH-1H first flew in 1966, with deliveries beginning in 1967. Typically piloted by two, the UH-1H could carry up 15 troops, 6 stretchers, or an assortment of cargo.
More H models were produced than any other, with over 5000 delivered to the U.S. Army. They were used in many roles during the Vietnam War: medevac (medical evacuation, known as “Dustoffs”), assault support (transport of troops and materiel to and from combat), reconnaissance, and gunships. The Huey was so ubiquitous during the conflict that it became emblematic of the Vietnam War. To pilots, the UH-1H is legendary due to its reliability, versatility, and capability.
The UH-1H measures 57 feet in length (including rotors), stands 14 feet, 8 inches high, and uses a tubular skid system for landing gear. The helicopter is powered by a single turboshaft engine that delivers 1,400 shaft horsepower to its transmission, turning the 2-blade main rotor system with a disk diameter of 48 feet, and the 2-blade anti-torque tail rotor. The UH-1H has a range of 318 miles and an endurance of 156 minutes. It has an in-ground effect hover ceiling of 12,600 feet above sea level, an out-of-ground effect hover ceiling of 5,335 feet. It climbs at 1,600 feet per minute, cruises at 127 miles per hour, and has a top speed of 148 mph.
The 205-A1 Huey Civilian is a single-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter. The rotorcraft can accommodate a total of 15 people, including one or two pilots.
The 205-A1 Huey Civilian is a tail rotor type helicopter with a single main rotor system and a single anti-torque tail rotor. It has dual controls, each side comprising a collective, a cyclic stick, and anti-torque pedals. It has a 2-blade main rotor system and a 2-blade anti-torque rotor. It is powered by a single turboshaft engine that delivers up to 1,100 shaft horsepower to the helicopter's systems. The 205-A1 can be configured for several different types of missions, including passenger and cargo transport, air ambulance, scientific support, and law enforcement.
The 205-A1 measures 57 feet, 10 inches in length overall, stands 14 feet, 6 inches tall, and has a main rotor diameter of 48 feet. It has a range of 318 miles, an endurance of 2.3 hours, a service ceiling of 12,600 feet above sea level, and it cruises at 127 miles per hour.
The 205-A1 Huey Civilian Skids is a single-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter with skids for landing gear. The rotorcraft can accommodate a total of 15 people, including one or two pilots.
The helicopter is a tail rotor type helicopter with a single main rotor system and a single anti-torque tail rotor. It has dual controls, each side comprising a collective, a cyclic stick, and anti-torque pedals. It has a 2-blade main rotor system and a 2-blade anti-torque rotor. It is powered by a single turboshaft engine that delivers up to 1,100 shaft horsepower to the helicopter's systems. The 205-A1 can be configured for several different types of missions, including passenger and cargo transport, air ambulance, scientific support, and law enforcement.
The 205-A1 measures 57 feet, 10 inches in length overall, stands 14 feet, 6 inches tall, and has a main rotor diameter of 48 feet. It has a range of 318 miles, an endurance of 2.3 hours, a service ceiling of 12,600 feet above sea level, and it cruises at 127 miles per hour.
