The Bell UH-1 is a light-lift utility helicopter that was used to support various missions. Nicknamed “Huey”, it is powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. The first member of the prolific Huey family, it was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since 1960. The US Army phased out the use of the Huey with the introduction of the UH-60. the Air Force still uses the UH-1N for specific assignments. The UH-1 has found a second life in various government capacities and in the private sector, requiring continued expertise in MRO and upgrades. Arista fulfills this mission with all around capabilities for this versatile aircraft.
ARISTA UH-1
Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft
Model: UH-60A
Empty Weight: 10,387 – 11,253 lbs | 4,711 – 5,104 kg
Max. Operating Weight: 15,976 – 16,803 lbs | 7,246 – 7,621 kg
Max. Take-Off Weight: 22,000 lbs | 10,000 kg
Cruise Speed: 139 – 145 kts at 4,000 ft and 95 F | 257 – 268 kph
VNE Speed: 193 kts
Vertical Rate of Climb: 390 – 1,000 fpm | 119 – 305 mpm
Service Ceiling: 19,000 ft | 5,971 m
HIGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 18,000 lbs
HOGE: 18,000 ft MSL at 25 C at 16,400 lbs
Range: 300 nautical miles with 30 min. reserve | 555 km with 30 min. reserve
Endurance: >3 hrs
Construction: Aluminum monocoque structure; Conventional, non-retractable, main landing gear and tail-wheel assemblies
Main Rotor: Articulated, main rotor head consisting of titanium hub, elastomeric bearings, lead-lag dampers, and passive vibration absorbers; Ballistically tolerant, main rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials
Tail Rotor: Tail rotor head consisting of flex beams, and elastomeric bearings; Ballistically tolerant, tail rotor blades (4) constructed from titanium and composite materials
Main Gearbox: Transmission consisting of main module (1), input modules (2), and accessory modules (2); rated to 2,828 shp
Engines: General Electric T700-GE-700 (2); Max. Continuous Power 1,318 shp per engine
Aux. Power Unit (APU): Honeywell GTCP36-150[BH]
Standard Fuel Capacity: 360 gals / 1,363 l total
Opt. Internal Aux. Cap.: 200 gals / 757 l total, when equipped with aftermarket system
Opt. External Aux. Cap.: 900 gals and/or 460 gals total, when equipped with External Stores Support System (ESSS)
Options: Cargo hook with 8,000 lbs capacity; Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS)
CAPABILITIES
• Airframe depot maintenance and repair.
• Aircraft refurbishment and modification.
• Aircraft stripping and painting.
• New and used spare parts logistics.
• Component repair and overhaul.
• Electrical repair and overhaul.
• Wire harness fabrication.
• Composite repair.
• Non Destructive Testing (NDT).
SPECIFIC SERVICES
• Transmission Overhaul and Repair
• Head and Mast Inspection, Repair and Overhaul
• Component Overhaul and Exchanges
• Foreign Object Damage Inspection and Repair
• Interior and Exterior Paint
• Fuel System Repair and Replacement
• Interior Customization and Restoration
• Navigation and Communication Repair and Upgrades
SPECIFIC SERVICES
• Transmission Overhaul and Repair
• Head and Mast Inspection, Repair and Overhaul
• Component Overhaul and Exchanges
• Foreign Object Damage Inspection and Repair
• Interior and Exterior Paint
• Fuel System Repair and Replacement
• Interior Customization and Restoration
• Navigation and Communication Repair and Upgrades
