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Bell XH-1A 'Huey'

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-1
  Designation:XH-1
  Version:A
  Nickname:Huey
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Status:Experimental
  Crew:Pilot, Copilot, Gunner

Specifications
  Length: 38' 5" 11.7 m
  Height:12' 3.6 m
  Wingspan: 44' 13.4 m
  Empty Weight: 3,791 lb 1,719 kg
  Gross Weight: 5,800 lb 2,630 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-1A
  Horsepower (each): 770

Performance
  Range: 202 miles 325 km
  Max Speed: 141 mph 227 km/h 122 kt
  Climb: 2,100 ft/min 640 m/min
  Ceiling: 14,400 ft 4,388 m