Bell CH-135 “Twin Huey” - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The following is from the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum's Website:
Highlights:

An American military utility helicopter manufactured by Bell Aircraft Corporation / Bell Helicopter Company / Bell Helicopter Textron, starting in 1960

Twin-engine version of the single-engine Iroquois, known as the "Huey"

Developed through a program funded by the Canadian government, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Bell Helicopter

Fifty operated by Canadian Armed Forces; about six by Canadian Department of Transport

Production transferred to Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a world leader in civilian helicopter production in 1988

Used worldwide for troop and cargo transport, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and search-and-rescue work; also used by civilian operators

First flight was on October 20, 1956 (XH-40)

Artifact no.:
1998.0851
Manufacturer:
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Manufacturer Location:
United States
Manufacture Date:
1971
Registration no.:
135114
Acquisition Date:
1998

History:

The aircraft nomenclature system introduced by the U.S. Army during the 1950s included the letters HU, which stood for “helicopter utility”. From this, the famous but unofficial nickname “Huey” was derived for the Bell UH-1 Iroquois as the Twin Huey. An American design, it was developed to Canadian specifications and utilized Canadian-built turbine engines. Entering armed forces service in 1971, it has subsequently been purchased by military and civilian operators worldwide. Production was transferred to Bell Textron Canada Ltd in 1988 and over 900 of the type have been delivered as major exports.

The twin-engine installation is coupled to a combining gearbox and single output shaft that drives a semi-rigid rotor, endowing the helicopter with increased reliability and safety. Used for troop and cargo transport, reconnaissance, medical evacuation and search and rescue work, the Twin Huey was replaced in 1996-97 by the newer Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopter.

Current Location:

Reserve Hangar, Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Provenance:

Transfer from Canadian Forces

This CH-135 was manufactured by Bell Aircraft Corporation, at Forth Worth, Texas in 1971, and was taken on strength by the Canadian Armed Forces that same year. It served throughout Canada until the CH-135s were phased out of service in 1997. One of the highlights of the helicopter's career was its use in search and rescue operations in Goose Bay, Labrador in the mid-1970s.

Of the 50 Twin Hueys operated by the Forces, this example was among those that had flown the most hours.

This helicopter was stored in Trenton, Ontario after it was retired from service, and was donated to the Museum in 1998.

Technical Information:

Rotor diameter 14.7 m (48 ft 2 1/2 in)
Length 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in)
Height 4.5 m (14 ft 10 in)
Weight, Empty 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
Weight, Gross 5,080 kg (11,200 lb)
Cruising Speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Max Speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Rate of Climb 400 m (1,320 ft) /min
Service Ceiling 4,570 m (15,000 ft)
Range 420 km (260 miles)
Power Plant 1,290 hp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 Twin Pac turbine

Reference: (visit link)

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Bell CH-135 “Twin Huey” Tail Number: (S/N): 135114 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Canada Aviation and Space Museum inside / outside: inside Other Information:: Canada Aviation and Space Museum - Ottawa, Ontario Opening hours Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees Adult $15, Youth (3-17) $10 Senior (age 60+) / Student $13 - Free on Thursday from 4 to 5 PM An additional 5$ entrance fee to visit the hanger where this aircraft is located will need to be purchased before the visit takes place. You will be escorted by a tour guide. Tours of the hangar are scheduled for 11 AM and 1 PM. There is paid parking on site. Taking photographs is allowed. Access restrictions: You will be briefed by the tour guide at the commencement of your tour and he/she will explain the activities that you may have to restrain from within the hangar. There are barriers on the floor that serve to prevent visitors from approaching too close and touching the aircrafts.

Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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