Bell UH-1H Iroquois

Bell UH-1H Iroquois Statistics
Type	Combat troop insertion/extraction - 'Slick'
Manufacturer	Bell Helicopter Company, Forth Worth USA
Ordered	1967 (Not operated by RAN in Australia)
Number purchased	5000+ for US Army, RAAF and other forces
First Delivered	September 1967
Last Delivered	1982
Weight	5,197 (empty) 9,500 (loaded)
Dimensions	Wing Span: 48 ft (rotor) Length 42 ft Height: 14 ft 6 in
Crew	2
Engine	One 1400 shp Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft
Performance	Initial Rate of Climb: 1,600 ft/min Ceiling: 12,600 ft Speed: 127 mph Range: 318 nautical miles
Armament	None as 'Slick'
Operated by	RAN Helicopter Flight-Vietnam

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