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Description
| Manufacturer: | Bell | |
| Base model: | HU-1 | |
| Designation: | YHU-1 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Huey | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1956-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter, utility | |
| Status: | Prototype | |
| First Flew: | 1960/04/27 | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 39' 7" | 12.0 m | |
| Height: | 14' 7" | 4.4 m | |
| Wingspan: | 44' | 13.4 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 4,369 lb | 1,981 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 8,500 lb | 3,854 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming T53-L-11 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1100 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 260 miles | 418 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 126 mph | 202 km/h | 109 kt |
| Max Speed: | 147 mph | 236 km/h | 127 kt |
| Climb: | 2,660 ft/min | 810 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 16,900 ft | 5,150 m | |
