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.

The UH-1C was specifically developed as a gunship version until the "interim" attack helicopter, the Bell AH-1G Huey Cobra was available and to correct the deficiencies of the UH-1B when it was used in the armed role. The UH-1C was widely referred to …

2014年3月5日 · More than any other aircraft, the beloved Huey symbolizes the Vietnam War and the American heroes who served and sacrificed there. The iconic helicopter was developed specifically for the United States military and first flew on October 20, 1956.

2018年5月14日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Bell UH-1B/C Huey Cobra / Frog Gunship Helicopter including pictures.

2018年4月10日 · Media coverage of the battle featured images of what became the war’s iconic American weapons, the M16 rifle and the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter, commonly called a “slick” because no guns were mounted on its sides, giving the chopper a smooth, slick surface.

The Bell Helicopter UH-1 "Iroquois," commonly (or officially in the U.S. Marine Corps) known as the Huey, is a multipurpose military helicopter, famous for its use in the Vietnam War. The Bell UH-1 was developed from 1955 US Army trials with the Bell Model 204. The initial designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname, "Huey."

The Army requested several specific improvements to the Huey, UH-1A and the result was a "UH-1B", produced in March 1961. The UH-1B had a stretched fuselage to provide accommodations for seven passengers; three stretchers, two sitting casualties, and a medical attendant; or 3,000 pounds of cargo.

UH/HH-1B,C,E,L,K,M (Bell 204/205) Huey/USMC “Slick” Helicopter The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed “Huey”) is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-blade main and tail rotors.

2001年11月24日 · The (Bell model 204B) UH-1B (1960) seated nine troops. The UH-1B featured two long FM homing antennas and the pitot tube on the nose, and a large single window in the doors. The UH-1B was was powered by several Lycoming turbine engines; T53-L-5 960 shp, T53-L-9A 1100 shp, and T53-L-11D 1100 shp.

Bolted to a 40-foot tower in Rialto, California for decades, the museum’s UH-1B Iroquois serial number 62-12537 is one of those legendary aircraft. Used by San Bernardino County as a static rappelling trainer since the 1970’s the aircraft had become a home for owls.