Bell UH-1 Huey
The Huey’s performance degrades very little at altitude as it is able to maintain it’s high payload at altitudes above 10,000 feet. It has a broad operating range which far exceeds the heavier helicopters whose payload decreases substantially at higher and hotter altitudes.
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: T53-L-703
Fuel Type: Jet A
Gross Wt.: 9500 lb.
Hook Load: 4000 lb.
Horsepower: 1800 shp
Max Speed: 100 kts
Endurance: 2 hrs.
Svc. Ceiling: 12600 ft.
Range: 100 nm.