NAVAIR

UH-1Y

Mission

The UH-1Y utility helicopter provides command & control and assault support under day/night and adverse weather conditions.

Description

The UH-1Y is the most significant upgrade ever made to the venerable and battle-proven H-1 helicopter. At the heart of the upgrade is a new four-bladed, all-composite and ballistically tolerant (up to 23 mm) rotor system. Upgraded engines and transmissions, integrated digital cockpit featuring multifunction flat panels, increased payload capabilities, crash-worthy seating for all crew and passengers, and 84 percent identical parts with the AH-1Z Super Cobra (also part of the H-1 Upgrade Program) also provide increased load carrying ability, greater range and survivability, smaller logistical footprint and easier maintenance for the Marine Corps.

Specifications

Fuselage Length: 44 feet
Overall Length: 58 feet
Height: 17 feet
Weight: 11,839 lbs (empty), 18,500 lbs (max gross)
Speed: 170 knots (max), 146 knots (cruise)
Ceiling: 20,000 feet (max operational altitude is 10,000ft PA)
Range: 129 Nautical Miles (Mission Radius w/combat load)
Power Plant: 2 General Electric T-700-GE-401C turboshaft engines
Sensor: FLIR Systems, Inc. STAR SAFIRE or BRITE STAR
Crew: Pilot, copilot, crew chief, gunner plus 8 combat-equipped troops
Contractor: Bell Helicopter-Textron, Inc

Program Status

ACAT: ACAT ID Program
Production Phase: In Production
Inventory: 24 (as of 21 Jan 2010)
Projected Inventory: 123
Projected Initial Operational Capabilities (IOC) date: 2008
Projected Full Operational Capabilities (FOC) date: 2021