When did the UH-1 enter service?
1960
The UH-1 became the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter military service in 1960 where, through the innovation and advancement of the capability, it revolutionized warfare. Shortly thereafter it was introduced to its iconic combat role in Vietnam.
Is a Bell 205 A Huey?
The Bell 204 and 205 are the civilian versions of the UH-1 Iroquois single-engine military helicopter of the Huey family of helicopters. They are type-certificated in the transport category and are used in a wide variety of applications, including crop dusting, cargo lifting and aerial firefighting.
How many Huey helicopters were made?
The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since 1960….Bell UH-1 Iroquois.
| UH-1 Iroquois / “Huey” | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1956–1987 |
| Number built | >16,000 |
| Variants | Bell UH-1N Twin Huey Bell 204/205 Bell 212 |
| Developed into | Bell AH-1 Cobra Bell 214 |
Is the UH-1 Huey still in service?
After its procurement of 205 UH-1Ns and six VH-1N executive transport helicopters, the Marine Corps eventually retired the helicopter after 43 years of service in 2014, replacing it with the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1Y is the most technologically sophisticated upgrade ever made to the battle-proven Huey.
How many crew seats does a Bell UH-1D have?
This brought the total seating capacity to 15, including crew seats. The new Huey was designated UH-1D by the US Army and as the Model 205 by Bell. The enlarged cabin could also accommodate six stretchers, double that of the earlier models, making the “Delta” a good MEDEVAC aircraft.
What kind of helicopter was the Bell UH-1C?
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 as the “Huey Hog” in US Army service.
Are there two versions of the bell UH 1E?
Due to production line realities at Bell the UH-1E was produced in two different versions, both with the same UH-1E designation. The first 34 built were essentially UH-1B airframes with the Lycoming T53-L-11 of 1,100 shp (820 kW).
What was the model of the Bell UH-1B Iroquois?
The UH-1B was developed into a special model, designated UH-1E, to meet Marine Corps requirements.