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More commonly called the "Huey" than its formal name, the '''UH-1 Iroquois''' is quite possibly the most recognized military [[helicopter]] in the world. Along with the [[M-16 rifle]], it is an icon of the [[Vietnam War]]. While there are many variants, the original [[U.S. Army]] requirement was for a light tactical transport [[helicopter]], principally for [[medical evaluation]]. In Vietnam, [[armed helicopter]] variants soon appeared, and eventually the dedicated [[AH-1 Cobra]] [[attack helicopter]] derivative. | |||
Over 15,000 have been built, more than any other helicopter. <ref name=CoF>{{citation | |||
| url = http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Rotary/Huey/HE11.htm | |||
| title = Bell UH-1 "Huey" | |||
| publisher = U.S. Century of Flight Commission}}</ref> | |||
Developed by Bell Aviation as its Model 204, it was among the first helicopters powered by a [[turboprop]] rather than [[piston]] engine. Before the consolidation of the Army and Navy aircraft designation systems, it was known as the XH-40, and then became Utility Helicopter 1 (UH-1) in the joint designation system. | |||
==Model 204 variants== | |||
==Model 205 variants== | |||
These helicopters, starting with the UH-1D and ending with the UH-1H, had an extended body and more powerful single Textron Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engines. | |||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:00, 14 May 2011
More commonly called the "Huey" than its formal name, the UH-1 Iroquois is quite possibly the most recognized military helicopter in the world. Along with the M-16 rifle, it is an icon of the Vietnam War. While there are many variants, the original U.S. Army requirement was for a light tactical transport helicopter, principally for medical evaluation. In Vietnam, armed helicopter variants soon appeared, and eventually the dedicated AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter derivative.
Over 15,000 have been built, more than any other helicopter. [1]
Developed by Bell Aviation as its Model 204, it was among the first helicopters powered by a turboprop rather than piston engine. Before the consolidation of the Army and Navy aircraft designation systems, it was known as the XH-40, and then became Utility Helicopter 1 (UH-1) in the joint designation system.
Model 204 variants
Model 205 variants
These helicopters, starting with the UH-1D and ending with the UH-1H, had an extended body and more powerful single Textron Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engines.
References
- ↑ Bell UH-1 "Huey", U.S. Century of Flight Commission