| Description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Bell | |
| Base model: | H-1 | |
| Designation: | UH-1 | |
| Version: | M | |
| Nickname: | Huey | |
| Service: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Modified Mission: | Utility | |
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 42' 7" | 12.9 m | |
| Height: | 12' 7" | 3.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 44' | 13.4 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 5,071 lb | 2,299 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: | 382 miles | 615 km | |
| Max Speed: | 148 mph | 238 km/h | 128 kt |
| Climb: | 1,400 ft/min | 426 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 11,500 ft | 3,505 m | |
The QAM's Huey, Ser.# 66-15083, was acquired as Surplus from the U.S. Army, at Westover AFB, Chicopee MA.. It was transported back to the Museum on 6-23-93 by the 143rd Tactical Airlift Group, R.I. Air National Guard in a C-130 Transport Aircraft.
The Museum's Huey has been documented as having served with the 57th Aviation Company in Vietnam as a GUNSHIP.
Source: Howard Weekley Jr. of QAM