ABOUT PRODUCT SW205
The SWFA SW205 Modernization Program is the only FAA/CAA approved and supported U.S. Military UH-1H performance upgrade available today. The SWFA SW205 combines commercial 212/412 dynamic components with the reliable Honeywell converted engine, leading to an increase in hover performance in hot conditions. In addition, the SWFA SW205 upgrade increases the maximum gross weight to 11,200 lbs., while lowering direct operating costs. Along with the SWFA SW205 kit installation, SWFA refurbishes the U.S. Military UH-1H basic airframe to original military specifications and standards, provides a complete rewire, updates the avionics and offers a comprehensive selection of mission specific kits and customization. So, whether your mission is troop transport into high altitudes, medical evacuation in hot conditions, SAR, EMS, or transport to and from remote bases, choose the SWFA SW205.
Introduction to the SWFA SW205
The SWFA SW205 is the ideal platform for the customer that needs heavy lift capability at an affordable price. Using the rugged and proven UH-1H airframe, the aircraft is upgraded with modernized components, giving the aircraft new life as a more robust and capable medium utility helicopter. Unsurpassed as a law enforcement utility helicopter, the SWFA SW205 carries up to 12 fully outfitted SWAT team members with two pilots, without the need for external platforms, delivering excellent lift capability with single-engine economics. Emergency response teams also appreciate the exceptional cabin volume and ample power of the SWFA SW205, facilitating a wide range of search and rescue, disaster response, special operations and fire fighting missions.
The SWFA SW205 is a versatile multi-role medium lift aircraft that offers maximum performance at an affordable price. Starting with the venerable UH-1H airframe, the aircraft is upgraded with modern commercial accessories and all components are refurbished or replaced to zero-time condition.
This major upgrade greatly improves performance, decreases direct operating cost and ex-
tends the life of your SWFA SW205. Hover ceiling increases 39 percent on a standard day,
275 percent on a hot day. Payload increases to a maximum internal gross weight of 10,500 lbs. (4,763 kg) and 11,200 lbs. (5,080 kg) external gross weight. Direct operating cost is lowered by nearly 30 percent. Best of all, it’s the only SWFA upgrade designed and backed by SWFA, so conversion is easy and reliability is assured. With over 185,000 flight hours amassed across a fielded fleet of SWFA Series, it’s also proven to be the smart, cost efficient decision for SWFA Huey owners worldwide.
Nothing delivers like a SWFA Huey, and the SWFA SW205 delivers the biggest return for the smallest investment. It’s a SWFA Huey at its best. The SW205 is a upgraded version of the U.S. Army UH-1H. Starting with a refurbished/ remanufactured UH-1H fuselage, SWFA adds dynamic components from the Bell 212/412 (main rotor hub and blades, tail rotor, main and tail rotor support structure, 212/412 transmission, rotating controls, and tail boom) (412 transmission optional), and an FAA certified Honeywell T5317 Series (T53-L-703) engine providing a zero-time FAA certified single engine medium utility helicopter.
SW205 is a single engine, medium utility helicopter designed and manufactured by us. It is a civilian manifestation of the UH-1H helicopter. About 200 of these helicopters are operational worldwide.
The control load testing of the SW205 aircraft was completed in 1995. The maiden flight of the aircraft occurred in 1995 at Southwest Florida Aviation, Inc., located in Punta Gorda, Florida. The helicopter was accredited with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in July 1995. Its initial operational capability was achieved in 1995.
Introduction to the SWFA SW205 (Con’t)
SW205 design
SW205 is designed to operate in hot weather conditions. The helicopter is designed to execute military, law enforcement, forestry and fire-fighting missions, even in adverse weather conditions. It can render more payload than the UH-1H thereby significantly reducing the operational cost.
The UH-1N was the base model involved in the construction of the SW205 aircraft’s main and tail rotor blades, hubs and rotating controls. The communication and flight dynamics of the helicopter are built in house, and the assembling work on the first SW205 helicopter was carried out at SWFA Punta Gorda, Florida.
“SW205 is designed to operate in hot weather conditions.”
The aircraft can also execute military missions including National Guard utility, drug interdiction
efforts, Humanitarian/Disaster Relief, and medical evacuation.
The extensive usage of commercial off the shelf (COTS) components allows the helicopter to function at a cost of less than $650 an hour. Most of the upgrades in SW205 are done as part of the SW205 Modernization program similar to the program we performed for the first prototype SW205 (UH-1H).
Features
The helicopter features a airframe fitted with single hydraulic system (dual hydraulic systems optional). It is equipped with a high inertia rotor for secure auto rotation. The aircraft is also equipped with a throttle on collective system, two main rotor blades, severance resistant fuel batteries, additional wire-strike protection and energy attenuating skid gears for smooth landing.
Flight deck
The flight deck of SW205 accommodates two crew members (pilot and co-pilot) for visual flight rule operations using standard avionics configuration.
Optional:
It can be equipped EFIS with three or four displays, which includes synthetic vision primary flight displays (PFD) / synthetic vision multi functional displays (MFD), and two redundant head-up flight management systems (FMS). It can be equipped with an air data computer (ADC), attitude heading reference system (AHRS) and a global positioning system (GPS) or wide area augmentation system (WAAS) receiver are also installed in the aircraft.
Cabin
The large and comfortable cabin of the SW205 can accommodate 12 to 15 passengers. The length and width of the cabin are 3.45m and 2.44m respectively. The height of the cabin is 1.25m.
Introduction to the SWFA SW205 (Con’t)
Avionics
Equipped with Standard Avionics configuration
OPTIONAL:
Sagem/Garmin/Genesys/Aspen/Glance Flight Systems set up a modern electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS) and advanced avionics in the SW205 helicopter.
“The SW205 can be fitted with a Class-B terrain awareness and warning system.”
The installation was carried out to show compliance and the avionics manufacturer will be providing the supplemental type certification (STC).
The EFIS is an instrument display incorporated into the flight deck.
The system principally displays the aircraft data on PFD/MFD.
The SW205 being fitted with a Class-B terrain awareness and warning system, which alerts the pilot when it reaches high mountains and terrains. It is also equipped with an avionics system encompassing a voice warning system, navigation system, additional digital flight recorders and hover vector display. A separate budgetary ROM can be provided upon request.
Engines
The helicopter is powered by a single Honeywell FAA certified T5317 Series (T53-L-703) turboshaft engine which produces 1,800shp/1,342 kW of output power. The prime contractors involved in manufacturing the engine were Honeywell and Lycoming. The time between overhaul of the engine is 5,000 hours.
Performance
The SW205 can climb at the rate of 3,500 fpm. Its maximum velocity never to exceed speed is 130 kts./241km/h. The range and service ceiling of the aircraft are 283 mi./455 km. and 20,000 ft./6,096 m. respectively. The aircraft weighs around 5,626lbs/2,552kg with a maximum internal take-off weight of 10,500 lbs./4,762 kg. and external takeoff weight of 11,200 lbs./5,080 kg.
13-15 PAX
130 KTS
271 NM
Features
FLEXIBLE
A wide array of kits and customizing can be added to the SW205 to suit your specific mission needs, whether you fly transport, cargo, air ambulance, fire suppression, parapublic operations, or humanitarian/diaster relief. Standard equipment includes a wire-strike protection system, crashworthy fuel cells, inlet barrier filter and NVG compatibility. Other options include cargo hook, hoisting options with internal and external capability, and armor options.
DIRECT MAINTENANCE COSTS LOWERED
Compared to the standard U.S. Military UH-1H, the SW205 decreases your direct maintenance costs in excess of 29% while increasing your operational readiness rates. The utilization of 212/412 components enhance parts availability. Compared to the U.S. Military UH-1H, service life improvement for most components (main rotor mast, hub assembly, engine, transmission, gearboxes, rotor blades, etc.) is improved by more than 250%.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL INTERIOR
The multi-mission capable interior of the SW205 has seating for 12 passengers with one pilot and up to 15 passengers in high density seating. Four large cabin windows enable ample visibility during SAR missions. Cabin doors may be pinned open to extend viewing capability and provide excellent access during hoist operations. The cabin’s large, flat floor has multiple structural fittings and hard points for flexible seating arrangements and attachment of equipment to meet your multi-mission needs.
FAA/CAA APPROVED UPGRADE
Honeywell converted engine upgrade package increases shaft horsepower from 1,400 shp/1,044 kW to 1,800 shp/1,342 kW. This certified upgrade extends the TBO from 2400 hrs to 5000 hrs, providing significant maintenance cost savings.
ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES
Designed and built with safety in mind, the SW205 is equipped with a variety of safety features including: proven reliable engines, transmission with chip detection and debris collection, superb autorotation, rollover bulkheads, rupture-resistant fuel cells, wire-strike protection, push-out passenger windows, and quick release jettisonable crew doors.
PARAPUBLIC
The SWFA SW205 was built for the parapublic mission. With special operational equipment available, the aircraft can be configured to meet your mission needs: command & control, patrol, firefighting and tactical insertion/extraction. The fuselage features multiple structural fittings and hard points, two swing-out jettisonable crew doors and two aft cabin sliding doors with two emergency exit panels on each door. The sliding doors latch open for in-flight operations. Two swing-out doors allow extended access to aft cabin. These features keep the team safe so that they can keep the public safe.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
For search and rescue missions, the SWFA SW205 provides a stable hover platform with excellent fore & aft center of gravity tolerance and lateral stability. Large 6.16 ft/1.87 m wide door openings enable easy cabin access and room to maneuver for hoist operations. Single-engine fuel efficiency allows for greater search time and range. Optional auxiliary fuel tanks increase the standard search range capability. When you need to search, look no further than the SW205.
AIR AMBULANCE
The SWFA SW205 was built on a strong history in emergency life-threatening situations. The cabin sliding door and panel door on each side of the fuselage provide unobstructed openings 6.16 ft wide by 4.1 ft high (1.87 m wide by 1.24 m high). Its cabin can carry up to 6 litters. The wire-strike protection system is designed to offer a proven measure of protection against horizontally strung mechanical, electrical and communication wires and cables. When you are the help on the way, the SW205 provides greater capacity enabling faster mission accomplishment.
TROOP TRANSPORT AND INSERTION
Look no further than the SWFA SW205 for troop transport needs. With aft cabin seating for 11 passengers up to 15 passengers in high density seating, the SWFA SW205 works as diligently and reliably as the troops do. This medium lift helicopter has a large flat, reconfigurable floor area for multimission cargo needs. Multiple structural fittings and hard points allow for flexibility in seating arrangements and attachment of equipment to meet transport and cargo operations. The SWFA SW205 has the space and the lifting capacity to get the job done.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Increased shaft horsepower to 1,800 shp/1,342 kW with the converted Honeywell engine upgrade package providing increased lifting capabilities
- complete 212/412 drive system
- Complete aircraft rewire (optional)
- Optional high density seating for up to 15 passengers
- Large sliding side doors for easy loading and unloading of patients, personnel or cargo
- 5,000 lbs./2,268 kg cargo lifting capability and a useful load of 4,873 lbs./2,210 kg
- Only FAA/CAA approved U.S. Military UH-1H modification with full support after the sale
- Twenty-nine percent reduction in direct maintenance costs over U.S. Military UH-1H
- All new life limited parts along with complete refurbished and upgraded airframe
- Customized to fit your mission
- New, FAA-PMA, or STC’d windscreens, fuel cells, landing gear and inlet barrier filter standard
- Can accommodate a wide variety of avionic suites
- Multiple crew positions and litter configurations
AVAILABLE KITS
The SW205 has a wide assortment of available optional kits, including:
- Composite 212 nose kit (Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber)
- Full Glass cockpit solutions
- Hour meter indicator
- Fuel flow meter indicator
- FLIR
- Wulfsberg Flexcomm RT 5000 transceiver
- TETRA radio (Teltronic MDT-400)
- 3-place litter
- 5-place rear facing seat
- Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES)
- Window Guard & Crew Door Struts
- Space Doors
- Bambi bucket
- Simplex Fire Tank System
- BF Goodrich/Breeze/Collins 600 lbs. external hoist
- High skid gear with flight steps
- LifePort cabin/cockpit floor and side armor
- LifePort engine armor
- LifePort nose section armor
- On Board Systems cargo hook kit
- Rotor brake equipment
- Cabin/Wall Protectors
- N1/N2 Cycle Counter
- Fast-Fin and Strakes
- 53 Amp Battery System
Technical specifications
INNOVATION OF THE LEGENDARY UH-1H
With a fielded fleet of over 200 aircraft, the SW205 has proven to be a smart, cost-efficient solution. It can carry up to 12 fully out fitted tactical team members with 2 pilots, without the need for external platforms. Emergency response teams also appreciate the exceptional cabin volume and ample power of the SW205, facilitating a wide range of search and rescue, disaster response, special operations and fire fighting missions. As compared to the U.S. Military UH-1H, hover ceiling increases 39% on a standard day, 275% on a hot day. In addition, payload increases to a maximum internal gross weight of 10,500
lbs./4,763 kg. and 11,200 lbs./5,080 kg. external gross weight. The direct maintenance costs of the SW205 offers a 29% savings over the U.S. Military UH-1H, delivering excellent lift capability with single-engine economics.
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND TRAINING
One of the advantages of operating a SWFA SW205 helicopter is the excellent support and service that comes with it. SWFA is committed to providing you with the best products backed by the best service in the industry, with a significant parts inventory, plus training and technical personnel ready to answer your questions and provide the support you need in the field. To further complement our support, a
comprehensive set of pilot and maintainer courses are available through the effective SWFA Training Academy (SWFATA). Maintainers will have the advantage of learning on an actual SW205, ensuring a relevant and effective training experience. Pilots will appreciate a suite of customized course materials, complemented by a sophisticated flight training device, and concluding with flight instruction in your aircraft. The SWFA Training Academy also understands that the right training is just as important as comprehensive training, so your instruction can be custom tailored to meet your specific goals and training requirements.
