Bell UH-1H Huey
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the “Huey,” was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter service in the U.S. military. Developed in the early 1950s, the first model, the Bell 204, first flew in 1958. It was first used in combat operations during the Vietnam War. The Huey played a vital role in various missions including:
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General support Air assault
Cargo transport Aeromedical evacuation
• Search and rescue • •
Electronic warfare Ground attack operations
Over 7,000 Hueys were deployed in Vietnam, with more than 3,300 lost in combat and accidents. The aircraft has seen action in conflicts such as the Rhodesian Bush War, Falklands War, War in Afghanistan, and 2007 Lebanon conflict.
Bell UH-1H Huey specifications: •
Crew: one pilot
• Max weight: 9,500 pounds •
Useful load: 4,100 pounds
• Max speed: 124 knots •
Normal cruise: 100 knots
• Cargo hook capacity: 4,000 pounds •
Seating capacity: nine passengers
The Black Hawk features significant improvements in reliability, survivability and cost efficiency, including:
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Dual engines with enhanced high-altitude performance. Modular design for reduced maintenance footprint.
Run-dry gearboxes (able to run 30 minutes undamaged without oil pressure).
• The ability to run for five minutes without engine oil pressure, with the option of flying with only one operating engine.
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Ballistically tolerant and redundant hydraulic, electrical and flight-control systems.
Crashworthy armored crew and troop seats, fuel systems, and main structure.
Dual-stage oleo-strut main landing gear. Quieter, more robust main and tail rotor systems. UH-60A Black Hawk specifications
• Minimum crew: Two pilots • Maximum weight: 22,000 pounds • Useful load: 10,800 pounds • Maximum speed: 193 knots •
Cruising speed: 140 knots
• Cargo hook capacity: 8,000 pounds •
Seating capacity: 13 passengers Photo: Rayno Snyman
Powered by General Electric T700 engines rated at 1,622 HP each, the UH-60 has accumulated over 10 million flight hours. Leading Edge Aviation’s UH-60 is one of only a few restricted- type certified Black Hawks for civilian use outside the United States, proving invaluable for missions requiring firefighting and heavy-lift capability.
rotorpro.com 87 UH-60A Black Hawk
Leading Edge Aviation operates a UH-60A Black Hawk, an iconic helicopter originally developed for the U.S. military. It is named after the Native American warrior Black Hawk, who was revered by the early settlers as a fearless fighter. The UH-60A entered service with the U.S. Army in 1979, and slowly the Hueys were phased out as the Hawks became the Army’s main tactical transport helicopter.
Photo: Grant Duncan-Smith
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