36th Rescue Flight, Fairchild AFB, Washington 459th Airlift Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida and 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Other units include: 1st Helicopter Squadron, Andrews AFB, Maryland. Warren AFB, Wyoming, the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and the 91st Missile Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota Within Air Force Global Strike Command, UH-1N's are located at the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter/Textron Inc., the UH-1N is the military version of the Bell 212, one of the numerous variants of the original "Huey" first designed and flown in 1956. HH-1H's and UH-1F's supporting missile wings were eventually replaced by the UH-1N due to the greater safety and capability offered by the twin engine. The missions expanded to include missile security, distinguished visitor, survival school and test support. The UH-1N entered the Air Force inventory in 1970 to provide search and rescue capabilities. Access to the cabin is through two full-sized sliding doors. Without seats or litters, the cabin can carry bulky, oversized cargo. The medical evacuation configuration can accommodate up to six litters. When configured for passengers, the UH-1N can seat up to 13 people, but actual passenger loads are dependent on fuel loads and atmospheric conditions (may be less). The UH-1N has a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer) and is capable of flight in instrument and nighttime conditions. Other uses include: disaster response operations, search and rescue, medical evacuation, airborne cable inspections, support to aircrew survival school, aerial testing, routine missile site support and transport. The primary missions include: airlift of emergency security forces, security and surveillance of off-base nuclear weapons convoys, and distinguished visitor airlift. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions.
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