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UH-1H Huey Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vy	60 kts	Best rate of climb
Vne	120 kts	Never exceed
Cruise	80–100 kts	Normal cruise
Autorotation	60–70 kts	Best auto speed
ETL	16–24 kts	Effective translational lift

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	~40 PSI torque
Climb	38–42 PSI torque
Cruise	30–35 PSI torque
Hover (IGE)	32–38 PSI torque
Max Continuous	40 PSI torque
Max Transient (30s)	48 PSI torque

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
N/A	-	No flaps - helicopter

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max N1 (Continuous)	100%
Max N2 (Rotor)	6,600 RPM (324 rotor)
Max EGT (Starting)	400 °C
Max EGT (5 min)	610 °C
Max EGT (Continuous)	400 °C
Oil Pressure	40–70 PSI
Oil Temp Max	107 °C
Max Torque (Continuous)	40 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Fuel Capacity	242 gal (1,455 lbs)
Fuel Burn	~100 gal/hr (hover)
Endurance	~2.2 hrs
Max Payload	4,000 lbs
Hover Ceiling (IGE)	12,600 ft
Hover Ceiling (OGE)	6,000 ft
Max Crosswind	17 kts
Autorotation Speed	60–70 kts

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RotaryVietnam Era

AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, universally known as the 'Huey,' is the most iconic helicopter in military history. Over 16,000 were built starting in 1959, and it became the symbol of the Vietnam War, serving in medevac, troop transport, and gunship roles. The UH-1H variant featured the more powerful T53-L-13B engine, and the distinctive 'whop-whop' sound of its two-blade rotor remains instantly recognizable worldwide.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Bell Helicopter
first Flight: 1959
role: Utility helicopter
crew: 1–4 crew + 12–14 troops
engines: 1x Lycoming T53-L-13B (1,400 shp)
max Speed: 241 km/h (130 kts)
range: 510 km (275 nmi)
ceiling: 16,100 ft
weight: 4,309 kg (MTOW)