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.

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).

2023年5月9日 · The Vietnam War’s icon was arguably the UH-1 helicopter. 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 …

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...

2023年5月17日 · As an icon of the Vietnam War and an angel of mercy for American troops who fought there, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, affectionately known as the “Huey,” has gone on to become the most recognizable helicopter in the world.

2024年5月26日 · 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.

2018年4月10日 · The Huey was at every major battle, making Vietnam “the helicopter war.” When the aircraft, made by Bell Helicopter Co., entered production in 1959, it was officially the HU-1 Iroquois, but troops began calling it “Huey,” a play on the HU designation.

By 1958, the first Hueys were shipped to Vietnam and used by American advisors in "dustoff" medical evacuation (medevac) missions. As the Vietnam War raged, the Army integrated the helicopter into its wider operations and expanded the platform's role far beyond medevac.

2022年12月16日 · The Huey helicopter has been referred to as the workhorse of the Vietnam War. This is because the Huey — aka the Bell UH-1 Iroquois — performed a variety of roles during that conflict. It flew medical evacuation missions, transported troops into battle, and even served as an attack helicopter.

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.