Hiller UH-12ET
The Hiller UH-12E was a compact piston helicopter whose simple two-blade rotor and narrow cabin made it a familiar trainer, police aircraft, and agricultural machine in the 1950s and 1960s. Hiller sold military versions to several countries, while civilian operators appreciated its relatively low operating cost. The UH-12 family also introduced many pilots to turbine conversion work through later re-engined variants. Its exposed mechanical simplicity is typical of the first generation of light helicopters.
Did you know?
Its exposed two-blade rotor and simple mechanics mark the UH-12E as an early-generation trainer from before helicopters hid their working parts.
Specifications
| Length | 9.9 m (32 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 3 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.5 t |
| Range | 230 NM (426 km) |
| Maximum speed | 105 kt (194 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 7,000 ft (2,134 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,290 ft/min (6.6 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 174 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming VO-540 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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