Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey)
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Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron (USA) Model: UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) Year: 1959 Length: 17.398m / 57ft Height: 4.39522m / 14ft Rotor Diameter: 14.6304m / 48ft Short Title: Bell UH-1H Iroquois Empty Weight: 2365.52kg / 5,215lbs Gross Weight: 4100.54kg / 9,040lbs Maximum Speed: 217.215km/h Cruise Speed: 201.125km/h / 125mph Power Plant: Lycoming T53-L-13 engine Registration: 69-15140 Range: 506.835km / 315miles   |
Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey," was a multipurpose utility helicopter famous for its use during the Vietnam War. Bell developed the powerful helicopter in the 1950s and produced more than 16,000 between 1955 and 1976, over 7,000 of which served in Vietnam. The aircraft were used primarily to transport troops, for medical evacuations, cargo transport, and aerial attack. The Musuem's aircraft, a UH-1H model, was produced more than any other Huey, with the U.S. Army alone receiving nearly 4,850 aircraft. Many Hueys are still in use today, in both military and civilian capacities. Hueys have been used in firefighting missions, humanitarian aid efforts, research operations, and search and rescue duties. The Museum's UH-1H was delivered to the U.S. military in Vietnam in early 1970. It saw service during the war and long after, until it was retired in 1994. The Museum obtained the aircraft from King County. |
