Kaman HUK
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The Kaman HUK-1 was a four place, single piston engine helicopter using two intermeshing rotors. It was very similar to the HOK-1, which preceded it. The HUK-1 was built for the U.S. Navy by Kaman Aircraft in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The HUK-1 was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1340-52, 600 hp engine.
It was produced during 1957 and 1958.
A total of 24 aircraft were produced. An US Air Force version of this helicopter was designated the H-43A.
[edit] Specifications (HUK-1)
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Capacity: two
- Length: 7.62 m (25 ft)
- Wingspan (rotor): 14.33 m (47 ft)
- Height: m ( ft)
- Empty: kg ( lb)
- Loaded: kg ( lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 3091 kg (6,800 lb)
- Powerplant: one, Pratt and Whitney R-1340-52 piston engine, kW, (600 hp)
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 177 km/h ( 110 mi/h)
- Range: 354 km ( 220 statute miles)
- Service ceiling: m ( ft)
- Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
- Power/mass:
[edit] Armament
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