Previously Held AFSC/MOS 53470-Airframe Repair Technician
75170-Education Supervisor
Service Years
1971 - 1988
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Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I am still serving my country as the Chief, Force Development Flight, 2d Force Support Squadron, 2d Mission Support Group/2d Bomb Wing/Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. In my flight I have multiple functions to include; The Education and Training Center, Airman Leadership School, the First Term Airmen Center, Wing Career Advisor and the Base Library.
I've bee retired from active duty since 1 September 1988 and began working in Federal Civil Service the next year. I've earned two Master's degrees and I've taught for Central Texas College and Louisiana Tech University.
1972-1973, HH-1N Huey
From Year 1972
To Year 1973
Personal Memories
Not Specified
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HH-1N Huey Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
General characteristics
* Crew: 4 (Pilot, copilot, crew chief, gunner) * Capacity: 6-8 combat-equipped troops, or equivalent cargo * Length: 41 ft 8 in (12.69 m) * Rotor diameter: 48 ft 0 in (14.6 m) * Height: 14 ft 5 in (4.4 m) * Disc area: 1,808 ft² (168.0 m²) * Empty weight: 6,000 lb (2,721.5 kg) * Loaded weight: 10,500 lb (4,762.7 kg) * Useful load: 4500 lb (2038.0 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 10,500 lb (4,762.7 kg) * Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada T400-CP-400 turboshaft, 900 shp (671 kW), (total 1,250 shp) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 120 knots (135 mph, 220 km/h) * Cruise speed: 110 knots (126 mph, 207.3 km/h) * Range: nmi (286 mi, 460 km) * Service ceiling: 17,300 ft (5,273 m) * Rate of climb: 1,755 ft/min (8.9 m/s) * Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
