UH-1N (Twin-Huey) American Utility Helicopter
UH-1N, Twin Huey, Bell 212
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
UH-1N (Twin-Huey) American Utility Helicopter
Designation
UH-1N, Twin Huey, Bell 212
Alternate Designation
UH-1N, Twin Huey, Bell 212
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Bell
Date of Introduction
1971
Description
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (Bell 212) is a medium-lift military helicopter. Based on the stretched fuselage Bell 205, the Bell 212 was originally developed for the Canadian Forces (CF) under the designation CUH-1N Twin Huey. The Initial production model was used by the USAF, USN, and USMC. Over the years the primary operators, the USMC has developed a number of upgrades for the aircraft including improved avionics, defenses, and a FLIR turret. The USAF plans to replace their UH-1Ns with the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform to support the service's ICBM activities.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turboshaft (1900 hp)
Max Speed
204.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
205.0 km/h
Range
493.0 km
Service Ceiling
3871 m
Variants
VH-1N
VIP transport configuration
HH-1N
SAR Variant
UH-1Y (Venom)
A UH-1N replacement and upgrade as part of the H-1 upgrade program for the USMC, designed to coincide with a similar upgrade for the AH-1W attack helicopter to AH-1Z Viper standard, with common engines and other major systems.
CH-135
Canadian Armed Forces designation for the UH-1N utility transport helicopter.
Agusta-Bell AB 212
Civil or military utility transport version. Built under license in Italy by Agusta.
Agusta-Bell AB 121EW
Electronic warfare version for Turkey.
Agusta-Bell AB 212ASW
Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 212 helicopter, built under license in Italy by Agusta. Operated by the Italian Navy, Hellenic Navy and Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, Greece, Iran, Italy, Peru, Spain, Turkey, and Venezuela.
System
Alternative Designation
UH-1N, Twin Huey, Bell 212
Type
Utility Helicopter
Crew
2 (pilot, copilot)
Blades, Main Rotor
3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief) + 2 Door Gunners (Mission Dependent)
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
2
Maximum Sling Load
2,270 kg
Dimensions
Length
13.77 m
Main Rotor Diameter
14.63 m
Height
4.08 m
Disc Area
168.1 sq m
Weight, Empty
2,116 kg
Weight, Gross
4,309 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
1,900 shp
Internal Fuel Capacity
832 liters
Maximum Speed, Sea Level
204 km/h
Cruise Speed
205 km/h
Maximum Climb Rate
488 m/min
Service Ceiling
3,871 m
Maximum Range at Sea Level
493 km
Weapon Systems
Machine Gun Options
Can select 2 of 3 machine guns for door-mounted configuration.
GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun
Configuration
Door Mounted
Caliber
12.7 mm
Range (Maximum)
6.9 km
Purpose
Defensive Armament
GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun
Configuration
Door Mounted
Caliber
7.62 mm
Range (Maximum)
2,700 m
Purpose
Defensive Armament
M240 7.62mm machinegun
Configuration
Door Mounted
Caliber
7.62 mm
Range (Maximum)
2,700 m
Purpose
Defensive Armament
Hydra-70 Rocket System
Configuration
Pods on Side of Aircraft, forward of side doors
Launch Tube (Pod)
LAU-61 (19-tube), M261 (19-tube), LAU-68 (7-tube) and LAU-131/A (7-tube)
Rocket Diameter
69.85 mm (2.75 in)
Rocket Motor
Mk 66 MOD 4
Velocity
739 m/s
Range (Maximum)
10,500 m
Warheads
The nine warheads used with Hydra-70 include the M264 smoke, M255A1 flechette, M257/M278 illuminating flare, M278 infrared flare, M151 high explosive (10lb), M229 high explosive (17lb), M156 (WP), WTU-1/B (practice) and M274 (practice) smoke signature. M264 smoke warhead is filled with red phosphorus and used for smoke obscuration.
Purpose
Offensive, Attack
Protection
Add on Armor
INA
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
NBC Protection
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Utility Helicopter
Air > Utility Helicopter
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.77 m
Width
14.63 m
Height
4.08 m
Weight
4309 kg
Operators (4)
United States
Italy
Canada
CFE Treaty
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