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OH-23 Raven
United Helicopters Hiller Aircraft · Multipurpose light helicopter · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Hiller OH-23 Raven is a two, three, or four-place, military light observation helicopter based on the Hiller Model 360. The Model 360 was designated by the company as the UH-12, which was first flown in 1948. Initially it was a two-place helicopter powered by a piston engine that entered service in the late 1940s, it went on to be a popular military and civilian light helicopter in the late 20th century.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Manufacturer
- United Helicopters Hiller Aircraft
- Co-Manufacturer
- Hiller Aircraft
- Operator
- United States Army; Colombian Air Force; Royal Navy
- Primary Role
- Multipurpose light helicopter
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1948
- Produced
- 1948–1965
- Engine
- 1× 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
- Thrust / Power
- 250 hp
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 1816
- MTOW (lb)
- 2700
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 13200
- Range (mi)
- 197
- Max Speed (mph)
- 95