UH-1J Japanese Utility Helicopter
UH-1J
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
UH-1J Japanese Utility Helicopter
Designation
UH-1J
Alternate Designation
UH-1J
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Fuji Heavy Industries
Date of Introduction
1993
Description
The UH-1J is the improved licensed variant of the Bell UH-1H Utility military helicopter. Fuji Heavy Industries, Japan is licensed to produce the UH-1J. This variant includes a vibration reduction system, infrared exhaust suppressor, as well as other improvements. It is powered by a single Kawasaki T53-K-703 turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. The UH-1H is an improved UH-1D with a Lycoming T53-L-13 engine of 1,400 shp (1,000 kW). 5435 built.. The Fuji-Allison T53-L-703 engine produces 1,800 shp.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Turboshaft (1800 hp)
Max Speed
204.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
179.0 km/h
Range
493.0 km
Service Ceiling
3871 m
System
Alternative Designation
UH-1J
Type
Utility Helicopter
Crew
3 (pilot, copilot, crew chief)
Manufacturer
Fuji Heavy Industries
Blades, Main Rotor
2 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
1 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
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
1 x Allison T53-L-703
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
1,800 shp
Internal Fuel Capacity
832 liters
Maximum Speed, Sea Level
204 km/h
Cruise Speed
179 km/h
Maximum Climb Rate
488 m/min
Service Ceiling
3,871 m
Maximum Range at Sea Level
493 km
Maximum Range at 1,120 m with Auxiliary Tanks
1,251 km
Main Gun System
Note
None normally fitted; all provisioned for pintle-mounted 7.62-mm M60 machine guns.
Protection
Add on Armor
INA
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
NBC Protection
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
Yes, Infrared Countermeasures
Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Category
Utility Helicopter
Air > Utility Helicopter
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
13.77 m
Width
—
Height
4.08 m
Weight
4309 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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