UH-1N Huey

Missions
The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions. The primary missions include: airlift of emergency security forces, security and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and distinguished visitor airlift. Other uses include: disaster response operations, search and rescue, medical evacuation, airborne cable inspections, support to aircrew survival school, aerial testing, routine missile site support and transport.

Features
The UH-1N has a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer) and is capable of flight in instrument and nighttime conditions.  When configured for passengers, the UH-1N can seat up to 13 people, but actual passenger loads are dependent on fuel loads and atmospheric conditions (may be less). The medical evacuation configuration can accommodate up to six litters. Without seats or litters, the cabin can carry bulky, oversized cargo. Access to the cabin is through two full-sized sliding doors.

Background
The UH-1N entered the Air Force inventory in 1970 to provide search and rescue capabilities. The missions expanded to include missile security, distinguished visitor, survival school and test support. HH-1H's and UH-1F's supporting missile wings were eventually replaced by the UH-1N due to the greater safety and capability offered by the twin engine.

Manufactured by Bell Helicopter/Textron Inc., the UH-1N is the military version of the Bell 212, one of the numerous variants of the original "Huey" first designed and flown in 1956.

The 36th RQS is the only operational rescue squadron flying UH-1N Huey helicopters

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Grubaugh, 36th Rescue Squadron flight engineer, hoists up Tech. Sgt. James Pennington, 336th Training Group independent medical technician during a medcial evacuation demonstration prior to the commemoration of the 36th RQS reaching 700 saves at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 20, 2019. The 36th RQS is the only operational rescue squadron flying UH-1N Huey helicopters within the United States that are qualified in performing 24-hour medical evacuation alert, water rescue, cargo sling and hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
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Two UH-1N Iroquois with the 459th Airlift Squadron take off from a drop zone near Mt. Fuji, Japan

Two UH-1N Iroquois with the 459th Airlift Squadron take off from a drop zone near Mt. Fuji, Japan, June 3, 2016. The 459 AS regularly conducts training missions to remain proficient with flight skills necessary to support contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)
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The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions. The primary missions include: airlift of emergency security forces, security and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and distinguished visitor airlift.

The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions. The primary missions include: airlift of emergency security forces, security and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and distinguished visitor airlift.

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The helicopter is assigned worldwide. Within Air Force Global Strike Command, UH-1N's are located at the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota

Other units include: 1st Helicopter Squadron, Andrews AFB, Maryland.; 36th Rescue Flight, Fairchild AFB, Washington; 459th Airlift Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan; 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida; and 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 

General characteristics
Primary function: light-lift utility 
Contractor: Bell Helicopter Co.
Power plant: two Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400 turboshaft engines
Maximum gross weight: 10,500 pounds (4,763 kilograms)
Range: 300-plus miles
Ceiling: 15,000 feet (4,572 meters); 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) for gross weights above 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms)
Maximum speed: 149 mph (130 knots) Cruise Speed: 103-115 mph (90-100 knots) 
Length: 57 feet, 3 inches (17.44 meters)
Width: 9 feet, 5 inches (2.87 meters)
Height: 12 feet, 10 inches (3.9 meters)
Diameter of main rotor: 48 feet (14.63 meters)
Diameter of tail rotor: 8 feet, 6 inches (2.6 meters)
Crew: pilot with co-pilot and flight engineer, depending upon mission
Date deployed: 1970
Inventory: active force, 59; Reserve, 0; ANG, 0

(Current as of September 2015)

 

 

Point of contact
Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs Office
afgsc.paworkflow@us.af.mil; 318-456-1305 or DSN 781-1305 
245 Davis Ave E Room 198, Barksdale AFB, LA  71110