233 UPDATE: Search teams confirm the Iranian President has died after finding his downed helicopter. (twitter.com) posted 256 days ago by catsfive 256 days ago by catsfive +236 / -3 55 comments share 55 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Not quite, but definitely related to the Huey. The helicopter that crashed with the Iranian president on board was an American Bell 412.
What is known about this machine:
▪️ It is a mass model but quite old in its design.
▪️ It is an improved version of the Bell 205, a modified civilian version of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois from the Vietnam War.
▪️ It can carry 8-9 passengers alongside 2 pilots, with a max take-off weight of 5 tons and a flight altitude of 5.3 thousand meters.
▪️ Its engine is reliable: if properly maintained, there should be no problems.
▪️ At one time, Iran had about 10-12 such helicopters.
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OK, so not quite Mil Spec For Combat situ., but can still be upgraded with good Mechanics, and we still don't think it was ""Taken""???
In its Civy form it could much easier, IMO....