UH-1 Huey Combat Support Helicopter

UH-1 Huey Combat Support Helicopter

The UH-1 Huey is one of the most iconic and recognizable helicopters in the world. Having served extensively as a transport and armed combat support helicopter in the Vietnam War, the Huey continues to perform a wide variety of military and civilian missions around the world today. the Huey is flown today by about 40 countries.



Ffeatures an incredible level of modelling depth that reproducers the look, feel, and sound of this legendary helicopter with exquisite detail and accuracy. Developed in close partnership with actual UH-1H operators and experts, the DCS Huey provides the most dynamic and true to life conventional helicopter experience available on the PC. 

UH-1 Huey Specifications



Primary function Utility helicopter
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Textron
Power plant Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400
Power Burst: 1290 shaft horsepower (transmission limited)
Continuous: 1134 shaft horsepower (transmission limited)
Length 57.3 feet (17.46 meters)
Height 14.9 feet (4.54 meters)
Rotor Diameter 48 feet (14.62 meters)
Speed 121 knots (139.15 miles per hour) at sea level
Ceiling 14,200 feet (4331 meters)
(limited to 10,000 feet (3050 meters) by oxygen requirements)
Maximum takeoff weight 10,500 pounds (4,767 kilograms)
Range 172 nautical miles (197.8 miles)
Crew Officer: 2
Enlisted: 2
Armament
  • M-240 7.62mm machine gun or
  • GAU-16 .50 caliber machine gun or
  • GAU-17 7.62mm automatic gun
    All three weapons systems are crew-served, and the GAU-2B/A can also be controlled by the pilot in the fixed forward firing mode.
  • The helicopter can also carry two 7-shot or 19-shot 2.75" rocket pods.
  • Introduction date 1971
    Unit Replacement Cost $4,700,000
    Marine Corps Inventory 107



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