Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) Helicopter, BuNo. 68-16165

Years In Service: 1960-Present

Initial Flight: October, 1956

Serial Number: 10824    Version: H/V     Nickname: Iroquois (Huey)     Type: Multi-role utility – general support, command and control, air assault, utility, MEDEVAC     Crew: 2 – Pilot and CoPilot      Capacity: 12 to 15 troops or six stretchers      Length: 41′ 11″      Height: 11′ 9″      Width/span: 9′ 13/32″    Armament: Two 7.62mm M60 machine guns in doorways     Weight: Empty 5,210 lbs, max 9,500 lbs    No. of Engines: 1     Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-13A      Horsepower: 1,400 shaft hp      Range: 318 miles     Cruise speed: 127 mph      Speed: Max 148 mph      Ceiling: 12,600 ft