Bell Huey II: A modified and re-engined UH-1H, improvements were an Allison T53-L-703 turboshaft engine providing 1,343 kW (1,800 shp), a vibration-reduction system, infrared countermeasures, and a night-vision-goggle (NVG) compatible cockpit. significantly upgrading its performance, and its cost-effectiveness. Combining a modernised airframe of the basic UH-1H helicopter and Bell 212 components, the OEM-standard Huey II upgrade offers lower direct maintenance costs and greater mission flexibility. It is equipped with new features such as increased horsepower, crashworthy seats, multifunctional interior, new wiring and digital cockpit. The helicopter has a two-blade, semi-rigid main rotor and a two-blade tail rotor. It is also equipped with a new skid type landing gear. The Huey II’s digital cockpit is integrated with NVG (night-vision goggles) capability and multifunctional displays.
📑 ➖➖➖ In September 2014, Lebanon requested for 18 Huey II helicopters and spare parts under a $180m foreign military sale. The US Department of Defense awarded an $18.9m foreign military sales contract to Bell Helicopter in March 2016 to deliver three UH-1H Huey II helicopters for Lebanon.
▪️🇺🇸 Manufacturer Bell Helicopter
▪️✅ Produced 1979–present
▪️⬇️ Empty Weight 2,552kg
▪️↗️ Useful Load 2,210kg
▪️⏭ Maximum Cruise Speed 196km/h
▪️🔁 Range 455km
Endurance 156 minutes
Ref: Wikipedia; airforce-technology.com.