UH-39 - Revision history

Malaki59 at 01:17, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T01:17:55Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:17, 21 May 2026
Line 7:		Line 7:
	{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft		{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft
	\|name = UH-39		\|name = UH-39
	\|image = UH-~~39_01~~.png		\|image = UH-39_03.png
	\|caption = UH-39 utility helicopter during divisional field operations		\|caption = UH-39 utility helicopter during divisional field operations

Malaki59 at 01:17, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T01:17:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:17, 21 May 2026
Line 7:		Line 7:
	{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft		{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft
	\|name = UH-39		\|name = UH-39
	\|image = UH-~~39_03~~.png		\|image = UH-39_01.png
	\|caption = UH-39 utility helicopter ~~conducting external lift operations~~ during divisional field ~~exercises~~		\|caption = UH-39 utility helicopter during divisional field operations

	\|classification = Rotary Utility Aircraft		\|classification = Rotary Utility Aircraft
	\|role = Utility transport, reconnaissance, artillery support, casualty evacuation		\|role = Utility transport, reconnaissance, artillery support, casualty evacuation
Line 25:		Line 26:
	\|medical_capacity = 4 external stretchers; two per side		\|medical_capacity = 4 external stretchers; two per side
	\|cargo_capacity = ~1,400 lb useful load		\|cargo_capacity = ~1,400 lb useful load
	\|sling_load = ~2,000 lb emergency ~~external~~ sling load		\|sling_load = ~2,000 lb emergency sling load

	\|length = ~36 ft		\|length = ~36 ft
Line 32:		Line 33:
	\|tail_rotor_diameter = ~5 ft		\|tail_rotor_diameter = ~5 ft
	\|height = ~11 ft		\|height = ~11 ft
	\|footprint = Compact rough-~~terrain~~ landing profile		\|footprint = Compact rough-field landing profile

	\|empty_weight = ~4,600 lb		\|empty_weight = ~4,600 lb
	\|loaded_weight = ~6,200 lb		\|loaded_weight = ~6,200 lb
	\|mtow = ~7,000 lb		\|mtow = ~7,000 lb
	\|payload = ~1,400 lb ~~standard~~ operational load		\|payload = ~1,400 lb operational load
	\|fuel_capacity = ~140 gallons		\|fuel_capacity = ~140 gallons

Line 45:		Line 46:
	\|rotor_configuration = Single main rotor with tail anti-torque rotor		\|rotor_configuration = Single main rotor with tail anti-torque rotor
	\|rotor_blades = 2		\|rotor_blades = 2
	\|transmission_notes = High-maintenance gearbox ~~and rotor balancing~~ system ~~requiring constant inspection~~		\|transmission_notes = High-maintenance rotor gearbox system
	\|propulsion_notes = ~~Compact radial~~-driven transmission ~~system optimized for low-speed lift operations~~		\|propulsion_notes = Radial-driven utility transmission

	\|max_speed = ~75 mph		\|max_speed = ~75 mph
Line 53:		Line 54:
	\|ferry_range = ~260 miles		\|ferry_range = ~260 miles
	\|service_ceiling = ~12,000 ft		\|service_ceiling = ~12,000 ft
	\|hover_ceiling = ~~Significantly reduced~~ under heavy load		\|hover_ceiling = Reduced under heavy load
	\|rate_of_climb = Moderate		\|rate_of_climb = Moderate

	\|guns = None standard		\|guns = None standard
	\|rocket_rails = Experimental field modifications ~~only~~		\|rocket_rails = Experimental field modifications
	\|defensive_armament = Improvised pintle-mounted weapons ~~occasionally field-installed~~		\|defensive_armament = Improvised pintle-mounted weapons
	\|hardpoints = External cargo sling assembly		\|hardpoints = External cargo sling assembly

	\|landing_gear = Reinforced landing skids		\|landing_gear = Reinforced landing skids
	\|water_capability = None		\|water_capability = None
	\|door_system = ~~Open-sided~~ utility ~~compartment with external~~ bench seating		\|door_system = External utility bench seating
	\|field_capability = ~~Capable of operating from rough clearings, roads, and improvised~~ forward ~~positions~~		\|field_capability = Rough-field forward operation capable
	\|special_equipment = ~~Cargo sling system~~, ~~medical conversion~~ mounts, artillery ~~spotting~~ radio ~~package~~		\|special_equipment = Sling hook, medevac mounts, artillery radio

			\|engine_family = Gondaran radial aviation systems
			\|related_aircraft = None
			\|related_projects = Early rotary aviation program
	}}		}}

	[[File:UH-39_01.png\|500px\|center]]		[[File:UH-39_01.png\|500px\|center]]

Malaki59 at 00:16, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:16:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:16, 21 May 2026
Line 67:		Line 67:
	\|special_equipment = Cargo sling system, medical conversion mounts, artillery spotting radio package		\|special_equipment = Cargo sling system, medical conversion mounts, artillery spotting radio package

	~~\|engine_family = Gondaran radial aviation systems~~
	~~\|related_aircraft = None~~
	~~\|related_projects = Early Gondaran rotary aviation program~~
	}}		}}

Malaki59: /* Sling Load Operations */

2026-05-22T00:14:45Z

Sling Load Operations

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:14, 21 May 2026
Line 136:		Line 136:

	== Sling Load Operations ==		== Sling Load Operations ==
	[[File:UH-39 02.png\|center\|~~thumb~~\|~~505x505px~~]]		[[File:UH-39 02.png\|center\|505x505px\|frameless]]

	One of the most influential developments associated with the UH-39 was the refinement of external sling transport doctrine.		One of the most influential developments associated with the UH-39 was the refinement of external sling transport doctrine.

Malaki59: /* Operational Doctrine */

2026-05-22T00:14:16Z

Operational Doctrine

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:14, 21 May 2026
Line 116:		Line 116:

	== Operational Doctrine ==		== Operational Doctrine ==
			[[File:UH-39 05.png\|center\|frameless\|510x510px]]
	The UH-39 was not initially viewed as an assault aircraft. Early Gondaran doctrine instead classified the helicopter as a battlefield utility and operational sustainment platform.		The UH-39 was not initially viewed as an assault aircraft. Early Gondaran doctrine instead classified the helicopter as a battlefield utility and operational sustainment platform.

Malaki59: /* Sling Load Operations */

2026-05-22T00:10:37Z

Sling Load Operations

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:10, 21 May 2026
Line 136:		Line 136:

	== Sling Load Operations ==		== Sling Load Operations ==
			[[File:UH-39 02.png\|center\|thumb\|505x505px]]

	One of the most influential developments associated with the UH-39 was the refinement of external sling transport doctrine.		One of the most influential developments associated with the UH-39 was the refinement of external sling transport doctrine.

Malaki59 at 00:08, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:08:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:08, 21 May 2026
Line 5:		Line 5:
	\|4=UH-39		\|4=UH-39
	}}		}}

	{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft		{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft
	\|name = UH-39		\|name = UH-39
Line 73:		Line 72:
	}}		}}

			[[File:UH-39_01.png\|500px\|center]]

	[[File:UH-~~39 Blueprint~~.png\|500px\|center]]

	----		----

Malaki59 at 00:07, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:07:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:07, 21 May 2026
Line 73:		Line 73:
	}}		}}

	~~<div style="text-align:center; font-size:38px; font-weight:bold; color:#d4a04a; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:5px;">~~
	~~UH-39 Utility Helicopter~~
	~~</div>~~

	[[File:UH-39 Blueprint.png\|500px\|center]]		[[File:UH-39 Blueprint.png\|500px\|center]]

Malaki59 at 00:06, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:06:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:06, 21 May 2026
Line 73:		Line 73:
	}}		}}

	<div style="~~width~~: ~~100%~~; ~~border~~: ~~1px solid #c59d3f~~; ~~border~~-~~bottom: 4px solid #c59d3f; padding~~: ~~30px~~; ~~background~~: #~~0a0e14~~; margin-top: 10px;">		<div style="text-align:center; font-size:38px; font-weight:bold; color:#d4a04a; margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:5px;">
			UH-39 Utility Helicopter
			</div>

			[[File:UH-39 Blueprint.png\|500px\|center]]

	~~<div style="color:#d4a04a; font~~-~~family:Georgia; font~~-~~variant:small~~-~~caps; font~~-~~size:2.2em; letter-spacing:1px; margin-bottom:20px; text-align:center;">~~		----
	~~UH-39 Utility Helicopter~~
	~~</div>[[File:UH-39 01.png\|center\|frameless\|549x549px]]<hr style="border:0; border-top:1px solid #2a3441; margin-bottom:20px;">~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	The '''UH-39''' was the first rotary-wing aircraft to enter sustained operational military service within the [[Armed Forces of Gondara]]. Developed during the late interwar period, the aircraft was designed primarily as a utility and operational mobility platform intended to overcome terrain limitations that restricted conventional ground transport.		The '''UH-39''' was the first rotary-wing aircraft to enter sustained operational military service within the [[Armed Forces of Gondara]]. Developed during the late interwar period, the aircraft was designed primarily as a utility and operational mobility platform intended to overcome terrain limitations that restricted conventional ground transport.

Malaki59 at 00:03, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:03:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:03, 21 May 2026
Line 6:		Line 6:
	}}		}}

	{{~~Infobox_Gondara_Rotary_Aircraft~~		{{Infobox Gondara Rotary Aircraft
	\|name = UH-39		\|name = UH-39
	\|image = UH-39_03.png		\|image = UH-39_03.png