The Huey II Modernization Program is the only OEM approved UH-1H performance upgrade available today. The Huey II combines all new commercial dynamic components with the reliable Honeywell T53-L-703 engine, leading to an increase in hover performance in hot conditions. In addition, the Huey II upgrade increases the max gross weight to 10,500 lbs, while lowering direct operating costs. With the Huey II kit installation,
Bell Helicopter refurbishes the UH-1H basic airframe, provides a complete re-wire package, updates the avionics, and offers a comprehensive selection of mission-specific kits and customizing. So whether your mission is troop transport into high altitudes, medical evacuation in hot conditions, or VIP transport to and from remote bases, choose the Huey II.
Increased Shaft Horsepower to 1,800 with the T53-L-703 upgrade package providing increased lifting capabilities
New main and tail rotor hub assemblies and blades
13 place seating in an exceptionally wide, 220 ft cabin
Large sliding side doors for easy loading and unloading of patients, personnel or cargo
5,000 lbs/2,269 kg cargo lifting capability and a Useful load of 4,873 lbs/2,210 kg
Accommodates a wide array of instrumentation and avionics
