Piasecki H-25 Army Mule (HUP-2 Navy)

Equipped with Sperry autopiloting, the H-25 was used for evacuation, utility and SAR.  Passenger capacity is six, including the pilots.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Piasecki Helicopter Corporation

Primary manufacturer: Piasecki Helicopter Corporation

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift configuration: Tandem (Fore/aft) (x2)

Crew required: 2

Crew seating: Side-by-side

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Layout and Dimensions

Data on aircraft size

Overall Dimensions
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Airframe Dimensions
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Weights and Performance

Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristics

Weights
Max Gross Weight (ground): 2,767 kg 6,100 lb
Max Gross Weight (airborne):  
Max Take-off Weight: 2,767 kg 6,100 lb
Empty Weight: 1,874 kg 4,132 lb
Useful Load: 893 kg 1,968 lb
Empty Weight Fraction: 0.677
Climb Performance
Max Rate of Climb: 5 m/s 1,000 fpm
Hover Performance
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Limitations
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Service Ceiling: 3,048 m 10,000 ft
Range and Endurance
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Engine Details

Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)

Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.

Powerplant
Number of engines: 1
Designation: Continental R-975-46 reciprocating
Manufacturer: Continental Motors
Normal Ratings
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Take-off / rated: 410 kW 550 hp
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Primary Lift Device

Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors

Longitudinal Tandem main rotors

Main Rotor Characteristics
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Direction of Rotation: Counter-rotating
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Number of Blades: 3
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Primary Control Device

Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors

Tail Rotor Characteristics
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Configuration: Unknown
Direction of Rotation: Unknown
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