OVERVIEW SW205T
Upgrade Overview
UH-1/205 Upgrades that are included when producing the SW205T include the following items which are standard to all aircraft of this model:
- 212 Style Nose provides better flight characteristics and additional space for avionics
- Twin engines provide greater performance capabilities
- K-Flex Drive Shafts provide longer service life with higher reliabilities
- 412 transmission to support increased power at takeoff (1370 SHP) and continuous (1190 SHP)
- 212 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly provides 50% more tail rotor authority
- 212 Style Rotor Blades are wider and more efficient while providing higher performance (Option for Composite Blades)
- 412 90° and 42° Gear Boxes and Drive Shafts provide higher performance as well as longer time between overhaul requirements
- 212 Style Tail Boom (Incorporates tail boom baggage compartment as an option).
- High landing cross tubes provides more clearance when landing in undeveloped areas
Performance and Maintenance Upgrades Overview
The following performance and maintenance upgrades will be incorporated in the SW205T Helicopter:
- Electrical Wiring Updates and Power Module installation in Nose
- Engine Lube System Modification including an additional oil cooler blow as well as a heavy duty engine oil cooler
- Main Transmission Lube System Modification including additional oil jets installed for additional input quill
- 90° Gearbox Modification to 412 style to provide more tail rotor authority
- 42° Gearbox Modification to 412 style for increased safety