MSFS 2024 · Rotary

Bell UH-1H Huey Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vne (roof pitot)124 KIASFigure 5-1 red line, roof mounted pitot tube. Reduces with gross weight, pressure altitude and FAT per Figure 5-2/5-2.1
Vne (nose pitot)112 KIASFigure 5-1 red line, nose mounted pitot tube
Vauto (min ROD)52 KIAS nose / 63 KIAS roofFigure 9-2, metal blades. Speed for minimum rate of descent or maximum time to descend
Vauto (max glide)92 KIAS nose / 98 KIAS roofFigure 9-2, metal blades. Speed for maximum glide distance
Vauto CB (min ROD)52 KIAS nose / 59 KIAS roofFigure 9-2.1, composite blades
Vsideward / Vrearward30 KIASTM 5-11b and 5-11c
Vmax doors unlocked50 KIASTM 5-11d/e. Flight above 50 KIAS with cabin doors unlocked is prohibited

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Engine idleN1 68 to 72 percent (TM 8-22)
Runup / Before takeoff6,600 engine RPM (TM 8-23, 8-30)
TakeoffMaximum torque available without exceeding limits, applied prior to accelerating through ETL (TM 8-33)
Cruise6,400 to 6,600 engine RPM (294 to 324 rotor RPM). With metal blades restrict to 6,500 to 6,600 RPM (319 to 324 rotor RPM)
Before landing6,600 engine RPM (TM 8-38)
AutorotationCollective adjust as required to maintain rotor RPM (TM 9-3c)

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
EGT continuous400 to 610 degC
EGT 30 minute limit610 to 625 degC (625 degC max)
EGT start/accel 10 sec625 to 675 degC
EGT start/accel 5 sec675 to 760 degC
EGT maximum760 degC
N1 (gas producer) max101.5 percent
Rotor RPM continuous294 to 324 RPM (319 to 324 cruise, metal blades)
Rotor RPM maximum339 RPM
N2 continuous6,400 to 6,600 RPM (6,500 to 6,600 cruise, metal blades)
N2 transient6,000 to 6,400 RPM
N2 max continuous6,700 RPM above 15 PSI torque; 6,900 RPM at 15 PSI torque or less
N2 maximum6,900 RPM
TorquePer individual engine Data Plate Torque - see Torque Available chart, TM Chapter 7
Engine oil pressure25 PSI min at idle; 80 to 100 PSI continuous; 100 PSI max
Engine oil temp max93 degC below 30 degC FAT; 100 degC at 30 degC FAT and above
Transmission oil pressure30 PSI min; 40 to 60 PSI continuous; 70 PSI max
Transmission oil temp max110 degC
Fuel pressure continuous5 to 35 PSI
Starter duty cycle40 sec max energize, 3 min cooling between attempts, 3 attempts per hour

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Max gross weight9,500 lb
Max gross weight for towing9,500 lb
Cargo hook max4,000 lb
Cargo floor loading max100 lb per square foot
Minimum crew1 pilot, right seat
Auxiliary fuelUp to 300 US gal additional (aux kit, TM 2-27)
Max crosswind / tailwind for hover30 kt
Wind limit for starting30 kt, or 15 kt gust spread
Slope landing10 deg cross or nose-up, 7 deg nose-down
Maneuver limits+/-30 deg pitch, +/-60 deg roll; not below +0.5 G
Height-velocity diagramFigure 9-3 at 324 rotor RPM, valid to 9,500 lb
Electrical - AC112 to 118 volts
Electrical - DC27 V at 26 degC and above; 28 V from 0 to 26 degC; 28.5 V below 0 degC