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Products > UH-72A Lakota Specifications
UH-72A Lakota Specifications
At a glance
Max weight: 7,903 lbs.
Capacity: 1 or 2 pilots + up to 9 troops
Powerplant: 2 Turbomeca
Arriel 1E2
Fast cruise speed: 133 kts.
External dimensions
Overall length with blade in front: 42.65 ft.
Minimum width with all blades: 36.09 ft.
Overall width with 2 blades removed: 10.24 ft.
Documentation
General data
Empty weight of standard aircraft: 3,951lbs.
Maximum takeoff weight: 7,903 lbs.
Useful load: 3,953 lb.
Maximum takeoff weight (with external load): 7,903 lbs.
Usable fuel capacity (standard tank): 229 gal.
Powerplant: 2 Turbomeca Arriel 1E2
Cabin volume: 166.43 ft2.
Baggage compartment volume: 46.72 ft2
Standard seating capacity: 1/2+9
*Performance data
Fast cruise speed at SL: 145 kts.
Rate of climb at SL: 1,600 fpm.
Service ceiling: 13,181 ft.
Hover ceiling in ground effect: 11,300 ft.
Hover ceiling OGE: 9,000 ft.
Range at SL with standard tank: 370 nm.
