The Hiller UH-12 (also called OH-23 Raven) was a lightweight widely used single engine helicopter.
The model sold here is a civilian version used to lift crates and bring them to unaccessible areas.
It is easy to fly, crosses sims like a breeze (provided you are not carrying a ton of scripts), and provides hours of enjoyment in exploring the grid.
The crane system is easy to use, both with HUD commands and chat commands.
The Hiller UH-12 features:
A full mesh body
Low lag scripts for easy sim crossing
Realistic easy flight system.
Detailed hud and detailed interiors.
Particle effects when close to the ground or water
The heli seats two, and it can be set to be flown by the owner, a group guest, or anyone.
***PLEASE TRY DEMO IN WORLD****
General characteristics of the real thing
Crew: 2
Length: 27 ft 9 1⁄2 in (8.47 m)
Rotor diameter: 35 ft 5 in[27] (10.80 m)
Height: 9 ft 9 1⁄2 in (2.99 m)
Disc area: 985 sq ft (91.5 m²)
Empty weight: 1,816 lb (825 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 2,700 lb (1,227 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming VO-435-23B[27] 6-cylinder piston engine, 250 hp (187 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 95 mph (153 km/h, 83 knots) at sea level
Cruise speed: 82 mph (132 km/h, 71 knots)
Range: 197 mi (317 km, 171 nmi)
Service ceiling: 13,200 ft (4,025 m)
Rate of climb: 1,050 ft/min (5.3 m/s)
- Accurate full mesh body
- Low lag scripts for easy sim crossings
- Realistic yet easy flight system
- Detailed interiors and textures
- Low price
Fantastic Heli
This is a great 2 seat heli. It's pretty easy to master the controls, and has good visibility in mouse look for landing. The general flight behaviour is good, although side slip can feel a bit fast at times, but it's not enough to be a problem.
Sim crossings are stable, even with a passenger (both of us were wearing mesh bodies, hands, feet, hair, clothing, and a few accessories too).
It's also a nicely detailed model, without being excessive (keeps the prims/Li nice and low).
Rezzing the crate requires you to be on the ground, and that's SL ground, not a prim, which is kind of a shame, but again, it's not enough to be a problem. I still give it a 5 star rating.
More great work from the Stormo factory :]
