Specifications table
Dimensions |
Length (rotor rotating) |
42.7 ft. |
Fuselage length |
33.4 ft. |
Height |
11.3 ft. |
Fuselage width |
5.7 ft. |
Main rotor diameter |
36.1 ft. |
Tail rotor diameter |
6.4 ft. |
Weights |
Maximum take-off weight |
7,903 lb. |
Maximum weight with external load |
7,903 lb. |
Useful load |
3,953 lb. |
Capacity |
2 pilots +
8 passengers |
Powerplants
Take-off power (per engine) |
2 Turbomeca
ARRIEL 1E2
738 shp |
Performance at Mission Weight
(ISA) |
|
Maximum speed (Vne) at SL |
145 kt. |
Hover ceiling IGE |
11,300 ft. |
Hover ceiling OGE |
9,000 ft. |
Range at SL |
370 nm |
|
The UH-72A has a fuselage width
of 5.7 ft. and a main rotor diameter of 36.1 ft. |
With its main rotor turning, the UH-72A has
an overall length of 42.7 ft. |
The high-set, twin-blade tail rotor used on
the UH-72A has a diameter of 6.4 ft. |