{
  "id": "uh-1n",
  "name": "UH-1N (Twin-Huey)",
  "aliases": [
    "Bell 212"
  ],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Utility helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1971,
  "operators": [
    "CAN",
    "ITA",
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 4,
  "summary": "The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey (Bell 212) is a medium-lift military helicopter. Based on the stretched fuselage Bell 205, the Bell 212 was originally developed for the Canadian Forces (CF) under the designation CUH-1N Twin Huey.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 2,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hardpoints",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 13.77,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 4.08,
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 2116,
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1,900 shp",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Cruise speed",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "205 km/h",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "488 m/min",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 3871,
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Machine gun options",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Can select 2 of 3 machine guns for door-mounted configuration.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: configuration",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Door Mounted",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: caliber",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "12.7 mm",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: range (maximum)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "6.9 km",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: purpose",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Defensive Armament",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: configuration",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Door Mounted",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: caliber",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "7.62 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: range (maximum)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2,700 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: purpose",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Defensive Armament",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "M240 7.62mm machinegun: configuration",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Door Mounted",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "M240 7.62mm machinegun: caliber",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "7.62 mm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "M240 7.62mm machinegun: range (maximum)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2,700 m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "M240 7.62mm machinegun: purpose",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Defensive Armament",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: configuration",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Pods on Side of Aircraft, forward of side doors",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: launch tube (pod)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "LAU-61 (19-tube), M261 (19-tube), LAU-68 (7-tube) and LAU-131/A (7-tube)",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: rocket diameter",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "69.85 mm (2.75 in)",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: rocket motor",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Mk 66 MOD 4",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: velocity",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "739 m/s",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: range (maximum)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "10,500 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: warheads",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The nine warheads used with Hydra-70 include the M264 smoke, M255A1 flechette, M257/M278 illuminating flare, M278 infrared flare, M151 high explosive (10lb), M229 high explosive (17lb), M156 (WP), WTU-1/B (practice) and M274 (practice) smoke signature.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hydra-70 Rocket System: purpose",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Offensive, Attack",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "VH-1N",
      "text": "VIP transport configuration",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HH-1N",
      "text": "SAR Variant",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "UH-1Y (Venom)",
      "text": "A UH-1N replacement and upgrade as part of the H-1 upgrade program for the USMC, designed to coincide with a similar upgrade for the AH-1W attack helicopter to AH-1Z Viper standard, with common engines and other major systems.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CH-135",
      "text": "Canadian Armed Forces designation for the UH-1N utility transport helicopter.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Agusta-Bell AB 212",
      "text": "Civil or military utility transport version. Built under license in Italy by Agusta.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Agusta-Bell AB 121EW",
      "text": "Electronic warfare version for Turkey.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Agusta-Bell AB 212ASW",
      "text": "Anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping version of the AB 212 helicopter, built under license in Italy by Agusta. Operated by the Italian Navy, Hellenic Navy and Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, Greece, Iran, Italy, Peru, Spain, Turkey, and Venezuela.",
      "src": [
        "weg-uh-1n"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "helicopter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/uh-1n.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-uh-1n": {
      "title": "UH-1N (Twin-Huey) American Utility Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/UH-1N_Twin-Huey_American_Utility_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}