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BELL UH-1H HUEY(1963)

Asking Price
$925,069

Specifications

Year1963
Serial Number--
RegistrationVH-CPO
Total Hours--
LocationRED HILL, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
RegionAUSTRALIA & OCEANIA

Broker

PRECISION HELICOPTERS

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AI Description

  • Model: UH-1H
  • Condition: Used
  • Max Takeoff Weight: 9,479.88 lb
  • Complete Logs: Yes
  • Engine Make/Model: LYCOMING
  • Single Pilot Operation: Yes
  • Wire Strike Protection System: Yes
  • Avionics/Radios: Equipped for NSWRFS and NPWS
  • Additional Equipment: Cargo Hook available
  • Additional airwork equipment available on request

About this Model

Overview

The Bell UH-1H Huey is a legacy utility helicopter built around straightforward systems, a large sliding-door cabin, and strong low-altitude lift capability. In civilian roles it is commonly used for utility transport, external-load work, training, and missionized operations where parts support and maintainability matter more than cruise speed or refined cabin finish. Many aircraft are ex-military and vary widely by configuration and modification status, so the specific mission capability is heavily dependent on equipment, avionics, and weight-and-balance details of the individual airframe.

Mission Fit

This model tends to fit operators needing a proven, work-oriented helicopter with a large cabin and simple field-serviceable design. It is most effective on short to medium legs where time on task, hover capability, and rapid loading/unloading matter. Capability is highly configuration-driven: internal seating density, hoist/cargo hook, auxiliary tanks, and avionics/IFR fit can change the usable mission envelope.

Cabin

The UH-1H cabin is utilitarian, designed for rapid ingress/egress and flexible loading rather than executive comfort. The large sliding doors and flat, open cabin volume support mixed passenger/cargo layouts, litter or mission-console installations, and bulky equipment. Cabin noise and vibration levels are typically higher than modern civil types, and environmental control, seating, and interior finish vary substantially by operator refit.