UH-1H IROQUOIS “HUEY”

 

Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Company
Designation: UH-1
Version: H
Name: Iroquois
Nickname: Huey
Type: Utility/General purpose

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Brief History

What the Jeep was to Americans during World War II, so was the Huey to those who fought in Vietnam. The hero of Vietnam, the UH-1 Huey helicopter, has proven to be one of the most versatile aircraft ever. The UH-1 was initially developed as an Army utility helicopter. Its original designation, HU-1, evolved into its unofficial well-known nickname, the “Huey.” UH-1s were used extensively in Vietnam for various roles, including gunship, troop carrier, medical evacuation, and search and rescue. The 34th Infantry Division, an aviation brigade, flew UH-1s. We have two “Hueys” in the museum collection; one is a gift from the St. Paul Army Reserves, and the other from the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Dimensions

Fuselage Length: 41 feet 10 inches
Wingspan: 14 feet 6 inches
Height: 48 feet 0 inches

Weights

Empty Weight: 4973 pounds
Max Takeoff Weight: 9500 pounds

Payload: 

Propulsion

Powerplant: Single Lycoming T53-L-13

Horsepower: 1,500-hp

Performance

Range: 318 miles
Cruise Speed: 127 miles
Max. Speed:127 mph
Ceiling: 13,600 feet

Crew & passenger capacity

Crew: 2

Capacity: 

Armament

Variable, but may include a combination of:
2x 7.62 mm M60 machine gun, or 2x 7.62 mm GAU-17 machine gun
2x 7-round or 19-round 2.75 in (70 mm) rocket pods