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.

There is arguably no helicopter from the Vietnam War more prolific than the UH-1 Huey. Often confused with the Bell H-13 Sioux helicopters used during the Korean War, and better known simply as the Huey helicopter, these aircraft helped American G.I.s move through the treacherous jungles of Vietnam.Their missions were widespread and diverse and included rescues as well …

2015年1月19日 · 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).

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...

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.

This helicopter was commonly called the Huey and was the workhorse of the Vietnam War for all American Service Branches and the Vietnamese Army. The markings on the nose and tall depicts how Huey's assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Division, 229th Helicopter Battalion were marked. After Vietnam, this unit was headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas.

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 …

2023年11月23日 · 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.

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.

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.