N1 Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 The Bell 540 rotor system, used on the UH-1C is the source of the rotor system without a stab bar. If you look at the 214, you can the progression from that start. The composite blades were installed on a variety of UH-1 models - they were actually manufactured by Kaman. Bluebird Helicopters were out of Cougar, Washington; and later purchased a fleet of CH-54B helicopters that are now owned and operated by HTSI in Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Bell also made a UH-1 called the Bell 533...if you want to go fast...it hit 250 mph in 1965 and could be had with a 2 bladed system or a 3 bladed system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Bell also made a UH-1 called the Bell 533...if you want to go fast...it hit 250 mph in 1965 and could be had with a 2 bladed system or a 3 bladed system isn't that the bird with a jet engine on each side?? :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave D Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I know it's not a 214, and the pictures look more like a 204 than a 205, so I think helirider and DGP are right, it's a UH-1B with the cobra blades. I looked up a couple N numbers and they're model type is still a UH-1B, but they're restricted, and they don't give any info on the powerplant or the modifications done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jacdor Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I wonder how long a Bambi bucket would last underneath that thing JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotormatic Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Most popular former military UH-1 series type certificated in restricted category in the United States: 1. UH-1B, 44 foot rotor system, short cabin, T53-L-11D engine. 2. UH-1E, UH-1L, HH-1K, 44 foot rotor system (540 cobra style), short cabin, T53-L-13B engine. 3. UH-1F, UH-1P, 48 foot rotor system, short cabin, GE T58 engine. 4. UH-1H, 48 foot rotor system, long cabin, T53-L-13B engine. STC's: 1. Installation of T53-L-13B engine in UH-1B 2. Installation of tail boom plug in UH-1B to install 48 foot rotor system. 3. Installation of 212 42 degree gearbox on all models. 4. Installation of 212 transmission and rotor system on UH-1H. 5. Installation of 212 tail boom and tail rotor, UH-1H. 6. Installation of T53-L-13B engine in UH-1F and UH-1P. 7. Installation of T53-L-703 engine in UH-1H 8. Installation of vertical fin replacement spar, all models. A super UH-1B has the STC’s for the engine, tail boom plug, fin spar, and 42 degree gear box. HH-1K shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Haha, I can't thank you enough rotormatic, that's everything I need to know. Totally awsome, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I set chokers under a Super b / a 204 with a extended tail boom and a 205 rotor system I believe. It could lift more than a 205 due to being a lighter aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 HTSC in Carp Ontario has one, it has a -13 and a Cobra head and Blades. It is a monster but is in the Restricted Category. She sits in the Hanger it moves once in a blue moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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