Bell UH-1F
Bell UH-1F (XH-48A) Iroquois (Huey)
This aircraft is on public display at the Titan Missile Museum.
The Bell UH-1 is perhaps the best-known American helicopter in the world. Made famous by its use in Vietnam, versions of the “Huey” remain in both military and civil service today. Designated HU-1 by the Army and H-40 by the Air Force, the first Hueys flew in 1958. In 1962, the designations were changed to UH-1. By the mid-1960s, Hueys could be found in every branch of the U.S. military and were entering the civil and foreign military markets. The “F” model of the UH-1 was built for the Air Force specifically to provide support for the Titan and Minuteman missile sites. It featured a new engine and gearbox system that initially gave it a new designation of XH-48A. The UH-1F now on display is the first prototype of this version of the Huey. A total of 119 UH-1Fs were built between 1964 and 1967.
| Wingspan | 48 ft |
Diameter of Main Rotor |
| Length | 41 ft 5 in. |
Fuselage Length |
| Height | 12 ft 6 in. |
Height |
| Weight | 9,000 lbs (loaded) |
Weight |
| Max. Speed | 138 MPH |
Maximum Speed |
| Service Ceiling | 22,000 ft |
Service Ceiling |
| Range | 347 miles |
Range |
| Engines | General Electric T58-GE-3 turboshaft, 1,325 horsepower |
Engine |
| Crew | 2 pilots, 9 passengers |
Crew |
Manufacturer
Bell
Markings
Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, California, 1966
Serial Number
63-13141
Designation
UH-1F