Bell UH-1B/1C Iroquois

Bell UH-1B/1C Iroquois Statistics

Bell UH-1B/1C Iroquois
Type	Search and rescue/training
Manufacturer	Bell, USA
Ordered	1963
Number purchased	7
First Delivered	9 March 1964
Last Delivered	4 October 1966
Weight	4,520 (lbs) (empty) 8,500 (lbs) (loaded)
Dimensions	Wing Span: 48 ft (rotor) Length: 42 ft Height: 14 ft 8 in
Crew	2
Engine	One 960 shp Lycoming T53-L-5 turboshaft
Performance	Initial Rate of Climb: 1,680 ft/min Ceiling: 10,400 ft Speed: 127 mph Range: 344 nautical miles
Armament	Guns: none Bombs: none
Ships Embarked In	HMAS Tobruk (I)
Operated by	Naval Air Station Nowra

Note: Members of the Royal Australian Navy flew several variants of this aircraft in both the gunship and utility configuration as part of the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam and with 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.