Boeing-Vertol UH-61

Boeing Vertol Model 179


General information


ManufacturerBoeing Vertol
ModelUH-61
ModificationModel 179
CountryUSA
Years1974
TypeTransport helicopter
Main rotor diameter-
Tail rotor diameter-
Wingspan-
Length18.13 m
Height4.63 m
Wing area-
Zero fuel weight-
Empty weight4302 kg
Maximum takeoff weight8481 kg
Normal takeoff weight-
Flight duration-
Engine2 General Electric YT700-GE-700
Power2 x 1146 HP
Thrust-
Maximum speed290 km/h
Cruising speed216 km/h
Rate of climb-
Practical range964 km
Service ceiling-
Hovering ceiling1722 m
Crew2