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UH-1P

Seats: 12 12
Power: 1,100 hp820 kW
Cruise: 110 kt204 km/h
US register: 2 aircraft2 aircraft

Bell UH-1P — Photo: SSgt. Phil Schmitten, USAF · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo taken by Captain Billie D Tedford, USAF · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo taken by Captain Billie D Tedford · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domain

Bell UH-1P — Photo: SSgt. Phil Schmitten, USAF · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo taken by Captain Billie D Tedford, USAF · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo taken by Captain Billie D Tedford · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domainPhoto: U.S. Air Force photo · Public domain

About the UH-1P

The Bell UH-1P is a single-engine rotorcraft featuring a medium-lift configuration and a seating capacity for six. Operating primarily as a utility and special operations helicopter, it combines elements from multiple predecessor models and is powered by a distinctive turboshaft engine that exits via a unique side exhaust arrangement.

Initially developed for the United States Air Force, the type saw active service in overseas operations and missile base support roles before eventually being succeeded by twin-engine counterparts in the early 1980s.

Engines fitted

1 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Lycoming T53L-703	1400 hp		1

Specifications

UH-1H · Lycoming T53-L-13

Dimensions

Length: 57 ft 0 in 17.37 m17.37 m 57 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 47 ft 11 in 14.60 m14.60 m 47 ft 11 in
Main rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in 14.63 m14.63 m 48 ft 0 in

Weights

Empty weight: 5,210 lb 2,363 kg2,363 kg 5,210 lb
Max take-off weight: 9,500 lb 4,309 kg4,309 kg 9,500 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 110 kt 204 km/h204 km/h 110 kt
Max speed: 110 kt 204 km/h204 km/h 110 kt
Range: 276 nm 511 km511 km 276 nm
Service ceiling: 12,600 ft 3,840 m3,840 m 12,600 ft
Rate of climb: 1,600 ft/min 8.1 m/s8.1 m/s 1,600 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming T53-L-13
Engine power: 1,100 hp 820 kW820 kW 1,100 hp

Capacity

Seats: 12

Manufacturer: Bell
Country: United States
On the US register: 2
Registered in: United States
Official website: bellflight.com

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