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Bell UH-1V 'Iroquois'

Description
Notes: Upgraded UH-1H modified with special avionics for medical evacuation mission.
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-1
  Designation:UH-1
  Version:V
  Nickname:Iroquois
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Utility

Specifications
  Length: 41' 10' 12.5 m
  Height:14' 6" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 48' 14.6 m
  Empty Weight: 4,973 lb 2,255 kg
  Gross Weight: 9,499 lb 4,308 kg
  Max Weight: 9,500 lb 4,308 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-13
  Horsepower (each): 1400

Performance
  Range: 318 miles 512 km
  Cruise Speed: 127 mph 204 km/h 110 kt
  Max Speed: 127 mph 204 km/h 110 kt
  Climb: 1,600 ft/min 487 m/min
  Ceiling: 13,600 ft 4,145 m
The UH-1V is a permanent US Army conversion of the UH-1H for use as a aeromedical evacuation craft. They carry life support systems, high spped hoists, are equipped with advanced all weather avionics and are capable of low level flight.

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Assoc.NAS Willow GrovePennsylvania
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space MuseumNew YorkNew York
Valiant Air Command MuseumTitusvilleFlorida

UH-1V on display

NAS Willow Grove Air Park

Valiant Air Command Museum
   


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Andrew Becht
 , WI
The 832 medical company based in the town I live in flys uh-1v's. They are great aircraft and I think its amazing that nearly half a century after the venerable "huey" first flew, they are still in service.
11/15/2007 @ 15:53 [ref: 18546]
 Edgardo Gil
 Montevideo, Uruguay., OTH
I live in Montevideo, Uruguay (South America).
In the museum of the Uruguayan air force there is an UH 1 V matriculation 72-21583; since there exists the possibility of restoring it, I should want to know if this particular Huey was in the war of Vietnam and in what unit it served.
From many thanks in advance.

Edgardo Gil.
04/28/2007 @ 16:31 [ref: 16336]
 Rick Hochmann
 , TX
Dear Sirs,
In 1974 I was on the first mission for Air Medic Inc out of Morgan City,La. We rescued an off shore worker and flew him to a hosp in N.O. He lived!
This was my introduction to helicopters as an EMS vehicle. Previous to this I was NYC EMS EMT/ER Tech.
Where can I find a decent model of this durable and famous "chopper" from my history?
Thank you,
Rick Hochmann,
(fmr) Flt Medic/Operations Mgr
Air Medic Int'l,Inc.
08/24/2006 @ 07:50 [ref: 13979]
 Jason Harris
 Bangor, ME
I am a crew chief for DEEMI search and rescue here in Bangor,Maine we currently operate a UH-1V as our primary SAR helicopter.
09/13/2005 @ 23:52 [ref: 11224]
 John WELLS
 Melbourne, Victoria, OTH
We are restoring a UH-1V for display purposes at our returned and Services league buildings. It'll commemorate past and on-going US/Australian/NZ military co-operation generally and in Vietna,m in particular. It was from Little Rock, Arkansas. Crew Chief was Sgt Salpietra. The number is 0-21763.

Now, can ANYONE tell me anything about its history, for the plaques we'll be putting up with it? We would greatly appreciate any information.

regards

John Wells
08/12/2003 @ 14:44 [ref: 6626]
 Trocco
 Columbus, OH
Check out this page: http://www.drms.dla.mil/servlet/FlisPlusQuery?niin=010434949
They have a U.S. surplus UH-1V listed.
01/22/2001 @ 10:55 [ref: 1442]
 CSSGT Gates/NJ107 Del Val NJCAP
 , NJ
Hello,

My name is CSSGT GATES. MY UNIT COMMANDER IS LOOKING FOR A UH-1V, FOR OUR UNIT TO US AS A S-A-R AND AEROSPACE PURPOSES. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...

THANK YOU,

CSSGT GATES & NJ107 DELAWARE VALLEY CIVIL AIR PATROL UNIT
PITTSTOWN NJ
01/04/2001 @ 12:28 [ref: 1318]

 

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