Bell 412 Griffin HT1
The Griffin is a development of the famous "Huey"
UH-1 helicopter.
The Griffin is powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada
PT6T-3D Turbo Twin-Pac, which comprises two 900 shp turboshaft
engines.
The three HT1s used by SARTU are equipped with flotation
equipment, UHF homer, a cabin sea tray to protect the cabin
from sea water, plus a multi-speed (0-300 ft/pm) electrical
winch/hoist with 250ft of cable and a maximum load of 600lbs.
The large cabin can carry six people in comfort in addition
to the two in the cockpit, though it can fit up to 12 people
in an emergency.
It has a comprehensive suite of avionics and navigational
aids, and a cruise speed of 120kt, with an endurance of approximately
three hours and a maximum take off weight of 11,900lbs (5410kg)
The next few terrific shots were kindly donated by Chas
McHugh, the first three taken over Snowdonia in November
'98 and depicting a Griffin of 60 Sqn. from RAF Shawbury,
and the second two from the 3rd of June 1999 whilst flying
close formation over Shropshire. Click the pictures for a
larger versions.
Bell 412 Griffin HT1 statistics
- Max speed : 161 mph
- Length: 56'
- Rotor Diameter: 46'
- First based at Valley : 1997
- Endurance : 3 hours
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