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UH-1N (Twin-Huey)

Utility helicopterFielded 1971Pending verification

Also known as: Bell 212

Air ForcesUSA
Length 13.77 m
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System
TypeUtility helicopter
Alternative designationsBell 212
Date of introduction1971
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length13.77 m45 ftMed[1]
Height4.08 m13 ftMed[1]
Empty weight2,116 kg4,665 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
EnginePratt and Whitney T400-CP-400Med[1]
Thrust / power1,900 shpMed[1]
Cruise speed205 km/hMed[1]
Rate of climb488 m/minMed[1]
Service ceiling3,871 m12,700 ftMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints2Med[1]
Machine gun optionsCan select 2 of 3 machine guns for door-mounted configuration.Med[1]
GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: configurationDoor MountedMed[1]
GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: caliber12.7 mmMed[1]
GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: range (maximum)6.9 kmMed[1]
GAU-16 .50 Cal. Machinegun: purposeDefensive ArmamentMed[1]
GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: configurationDoor MountedMed[1]
GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: caliber7.62 mmMed[1]
GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: range (maximum)2,700 mMed[1]
GAU-17 7.62 mm Minigun: purposeDefensive ArmamentMed[1]
M240 7.62mm machinegun: configurationDoor MountedMed[1]
M240 7.62mm machinegun: caliber7.62 mmMed[1]
M240 7.62mm machinegun: range (maximum)2,700 mMed[1]
M240 7.62mm machinegun: purposeDefensive ArmamentMed[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: configurationPods on Side of Aircraft, forward of side doorsMed[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: launch tube (pod)LAU-61 (19-tube), M261 (19-tube), LAU-68 (7-tube) and LAU-131/A (7-tube)Med[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: rocket diameter69.85 mm (2.75 in)Med[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: rocket motorMk 66 MOD 4Med[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: velocity739 m/sMed[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: range (maximum)10,500 mMed[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: warheadsThe 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.Med[1]
Hydra-70 Rocket System: purposeOffensive, AttackMed[1]
Variants
VH-1NVIP transport configuration[1]
HH-1NSAR Variant[1]
UH-1Y (Venom)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.[1]
CH-135Canadian Armed Forces designation for the UH-1N utility transport helicopter.[1]
Agusta-Bell AB 212Civil or military utility transport version. Built under license in Italy by Agusta.[1]
Agusta-Bell AB 121EWElectronic warfare version for Turkey.[1]
Agusta-Bell AB 212ASWAnti-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.[1]
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. UH-1N (Twin-Huey) American Utility Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import