What is the hook capacity for the two different versions of the UH-1? What is the

max gross weight of the UH-1?

How much flight time does the UH-1 have? - ANSWER ; UH-1N-5,000 pounds.

Hook capacity: UH-1H-4,000 pounds

Maximum gross weight: 9,500 pounds. Flight

time: 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Why is it important to use a nylon donut/web ring or a reach pendant when attaching the load to the UH-1?- ANSWER The cargo hook is stationary and using a metal apex with a heavy load would bind on the hook and shear it off.

What is the hook capacity of the CH-47F cargo hooks? What is

the max gross weight of the CH-47F?

How much flight time does the CH-47F have? - ANSWER pounds, Hook capacity: Center - 26,000

Forward and Aft hooks - 17,000 pounds, Tandem-25,000 pounds.

Maximum gross weight: 50,000 pounds. Flight

time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.