Specifications
AI Description
- Model: BELL UH-1H
- Engine: T53-L-13B with low time since new
- Extra set of main rotor blades with 8000 hours time remaining
- Upgraded Kaflex main driveshaft
- Modifications:
- Wire Strike Protection System
- Search Light
- Engine Particle Separator
- Designed for heavy lift operations
- Proven performance in US military
- Equipped for single pilot operation
- Avionics:
- Garmin Transponder, GTX320A
- VHF Comm Transceivers (KY196, KY196A)
- Cycle Counter, AKV UH1T53CC
- Attitude Indicator, 14602-1J-F1
- Course Indicator, ID-250/ARN
- Master Caution Panel
- Antenna, AT-1108/ARC
- Intercom, C1611/ICS
- Additional equipment includes:
- Bleed Air Heater
- Landing Light
- Cargo Mirror
- Gill Battery
- High Skid Landing Gear
- Self-Purging Particle Separator
- Ready for immediate work
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.