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United States Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis Virginia
Bell UH-1B 'Huey' SN: 61-788

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Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-1
  Designation:UH-1
  Version:B
  Nickname:Huey
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Utility
  First Flew:1960/04/27
  Serial/Bureau Number:61-788
  Location:United States Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 39' 7" 12.0 m
  Height:14' 7" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 44' 13.4 m
  Empty Weight: 4,369 lb 1,981 kg
  Gross Weight: 8,500 lb 3,854 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-11
  Horsepower (each): 1100

Performance
  Range: 260 miles 418 km
  Cruise Speed: 126 mph 202 km/h 109 kt
  Max Speed: 147 mph 236 km/h 127 kt
  Climb: 2,660 ft/min 810 m/min
  Ceiling: 16,900 ft 5,150 m