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- Bell UH-1 Iroquois - Wikipedia
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military
- UH-1H Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter - Vietnam Helicopters
Vietnam UH-1H “Huey” Helicopter From 1965 to 1973, the Bell UH-1, officially named “Iroquois” was the most common utility helicopter used in Vietnam The “Huey” nickname stuck thanks to her early “HU-1” designation (it was later redesignated to UH-1 with the normalization of 1962)
- This is why the UH-1 Huey became a symbol of the Vietnam War
Officially designated the Iroquois (‘Huey’ is more of a term of endearment), this helicopter has been the most-produced in history, first flying in 1956 — that means it has just over six decades of service with the United States military!
- Friends of Army Aviation
Experience flight in the iconic aircraft that symbolizes the Vietnam War For more than 50 years, the UH-1 Huey helicopter has held a special place in the hearts of Vietnam Veterans who knew its iconic and unmistakable sound meant help was on the way
- More Than Just a Helicopter, the “Huey” Became a Symbol of the Vietnam War
Long before the Vietnam conflict had ended, the “Huey” (its original Army designation was HU-1A, for Helicopter, Utility, Model 1A) was probably the most recognizable helicopter in the world
- Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) | The Museum of Flight
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey," was a multipurpose utility helicopter famous for its widespread use during the Vietnam War Bell developed the powerful helicopter in the mid-1950s and produced more than 16,000 units between 1955 and 1976, over 7,000 of which served in Vietnam
- Bell UH-1H Iroquois Huey Smokey III - National Air and Space Museum
Superbly suited to the air mobility and medical evacuation missions in Vietnam, the Huey became an indelible symbol of that conflict This UH-1 compiled a distinguished combat record in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970 with four units, including the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the 1st Cavalry and the 118th and 128th Assault Helicopter Companies
- The Huey Helicopter: An Icon of the Vietnam War and Beyond
From its humble beginnings as a medical evacuation helicopter to its iconic status as a symbol of the Vietnam War, the Huey‘s journey is one of adaptability, innovation, and resilience In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the Huey‘s development, its pivotal role in Vietnam, and its enduring legacy in the decades since
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