If you need unparalleled, increased performance from your Huey fleet, look to the Bell Huey II. This factory-certified upgrade package boasts 28% more takeoff power and an increase in payload of over 291 kg (642 lbs). Designed to deliver, regardless of altitude or temperature, the UH-1H with the Huey II kit installed can provide an incredible 275% increase in hover ceilings at 4,308 kg (9,500 lbs.) on a hot day. This comes with an improved maintenance schedule and dramatically reduced operating costs. As testimony to its reputation as a workhorse, the Huey is used by more military forces in more countries than any other helicopter.

The UH-IH helicopter has served the United States military for more than 20 years, setting the performance standards for all helicopters. Since the start of production, over 10,000 of these flying workhorses have been built. Today, over 5,000 of these reliable, dependable Bell products are still flying in over 45 countries around the world.

Unlike many risky modernization programs, the Huey II is a helicopter based upon proven design and utilizes the durable existing UH-1H airframe and production parts from current programs still in production. Every part for the Huey II is in production today, which reduces your risk and guarantees a ready parts supply to assure many more years of continuous service and an infinite useful life span as components are overhauled or exchanged at retirement.

The Huey II's increased performance is achieved through an upgraded Lycoming engine, which is the same engine that powers the AH- IS Cobra. The increased power generated by the Lycoming T53-703 engine feeds the dynamic components taken from the powerful Bell 212. This is the kind of power which yields a 39% increase in hover on a standard day and over 275% increase in hover capability on an extremely hot day at the high temperatures found in real world environments.

The Huey II is a modernized aircraft, made popular by its renowned dependability and proven performance. It will now fly more payload than its predecessor the UH-1H, and all at a significantly reduced cost of operations. Most importantly, the Huey II is backed by the world's leader in helicopter manufacture...Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Most operators who currently fly the UH-IH can perform the modernization in their own facilities. The Huey II modernization is essentially an assemblage of upgraded components which are incorporated into your existing UH-1H airframe. In about 12 weeks, the aircraft can be dismantled, the transmission and the engine rebuilt, the new parts installed, and the Huey II emerges ready to take its place in the operational fleet. Or, if it better suits your needs, the modernization can be accomplished in the United States by a highly qualified Bell authorized facility.

Only one simple special production tool is required to accomplish the modernization, and the purchase of other tools needed to maintain the helicopter is minimal. The program can be designed around your needs and experience. Bell Helicopter offers technical assistance if you need it, when you need it, and where you need it. We have built the aircraft as you will build it. Our plans for you will be correct and simple to follow.

At the heart of the Huey II modernization program is an upgraded version of the familiar Textron Lycoming T53-L- 13B turboshaft powerplant. Since its introduction, the T53 turboshaft has come to represent reliable and outstanding hot day/high altitude performance as well as effective modular technology for military and commercial applications throughout the world.

The T53 was the first turbine ever designed specifically for helicopter applications; consequently it affords ease of maintenance and assembly interchangeability with a negligible change in SFC's. These features enable the T53 engine to be upgraded in the Huey II to provide an increase of 400 SHP, 28% more takeoff power, and handle 642 lbs/291 kg more payload with essentially the same fuel consumption as the current UH- IH.

By incorporating the desirable efficiencies and components of existing successful aircraft, the Huey II advances as a performance leader for multi-mission capable transport helicopters. The Huey II modernization re-suits in a significantly more effective helicopter with enhanced flight and performance features.

The improved power capacity of the Huey II modernization increases the IGE hover ceiling 39% on a standard day at 9,500 lbs/4,308 kg. Real performance benefits are realized on a hot day (ISA + 20° C), when a Huey II achieves a 275% increase over the UH-iH in hover ceiling at 9,500 lbs/4,308 kg gross weight.

The Cost Efficient Solution

The improved reliability and maintainability of the Huey II has resulted in a heli­copter that requires significantly less maintenance touch time than that for the UH-1H. This produces a substantial savings, as shown below, and vast­ly improves operational ready rates for the field commanders.

Overhaul requirements for Huey II major components have been greatly reduced from the UH-1H by using commercial Model 205/212 parts. This greatly reduces maintenance requirements and overall life cycle costs.

Based on a flying hour program of thirty hours per month, the Huey II program, including engine upgrade, pays for itself in less than ten years. With a 40-hour per month flying program, the payback period is reduced to less than seven and one-half years. The Huey II continues to save you money throughout the life of the helicopter.


The Sensible Solution
To Continued Effective Helicopter Operation

The Huey II modernization is the logical and sensible solution for current and prospective operators to maximize the excellent features of the existing UH-1H.

This cost effective upgrade program will result in an aircraft that is more reliable, more efficient and more effective in a wider range of environments. The Huey II already has a proven service history, lower maintenance costs and the backing and support of the world's leading helicopter manufacturer... Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.