HH-1K "Iroquois" - Bell
Model 204
Vietnam Nickname: "Sealord"

Height:
14 feet, 7
inches
Length:
42 feet, 7 inches
Empty
Weight:
4,750 lbs
Hook
Load Limit: 5,000
lbs
Maximum Weight:
8,500 lbs
Performance:
Lycoming
T53-L-13 1,400-lb turboshaft engine
Ceiling:
16,700
feet
Speed:
138 mph
Range:
212 miles with maximum fuel
Armament
(Varied Among Helicopter Attach Light (HAL)
"Seawolves" Units):
Depending on need, mini-gun on pylon and/or single or dual M-60
machine gun mounts. Some operated air-cooled .50 caliber
machine guns.
These were US Navy sea/air rescue helicopters.
First delivered in May 1970. Total produced - 27.
Vietnam:
The
Sealords were flown in various missions in Vietnam: Logistics, SEAL
inserts, SAR, medivac, and others as directed. The Sealords were
actively involved with supporting the Seawolves, SEALS, and Riverine forces
with their respective missions throughout the Mekong Delta.