Bell UH-1B/1C Iroquois
Note: Members of the Royal Australian Navy flew several variants of this aircraft in both the gunship and utility configuration as part of the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam and with 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force.
Specifications
 |
| Type |
Search and Rescue/Training |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Bell, USA |
| Number Ordered |
7 |
| First Delivered |
9 March 1964 |
| Last Delivered |
4 October 1966 |
| Length |
42 feet |
| Height |
14 feet 8 inches |
| Weights | 4520 lbs |
| Dimensions | Wing span: 48 feet (rotor) |
| Speed | 127 mph |
| Range |
344 nautical miles |
| Crew |
2 |
| Engines | One 960 shp Lycoming T53-L-5 turboshaft |
| Performance |
|
| Ships embarked in | HMAS Tobruk (I) |
| Operated by |
Naval Air Station Nowra |