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    Bell commenced development of the UH-1C in 1960 in order to correct aerodynamic deficiencies of the armed UH-1B. Bell fitted the UH-1C with a 1,100 shp (820 kW) T53-L-11 engine to provide the power needed to lift all weapons systems in use or under development. See more

    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 … See more

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    The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a utility helicopter designed for military use. It has a metal fuselage of semi-monocoque construction with tubular landing skids and two rotor blades on the main rotor. Early UH-1 models featured a single Lycoming T53 See more

    U.S. military variants
    • XH-40: The initial Bell 204 prototype. Three prototypes were built, equipped with the Lycoming XT-53-L-1 engine of 700 shp (520 kW). See more

    Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1987-88
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    • Crew: 1–4
    • Capacity: … See more

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    In 1952, the U.S. Army identified a requirement for a new helicopter to serve as medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), instrument trainer, … See more

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    The HU-1A (later redesignated UH-1A) first entered service with the 101st Airborne Division at … See more

    • 23 July 1982 : Twilight Zone accident: A UH-1 crashed at Indian Dunes in Valencia, California, during the making of Twilight Zone: The Movie. … See more

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  2. WebMar 5, 2014 · Bell UH–1B Iroquois (the Huey) Powerplant | Lycoming T53-L-11 turboshaft, 1,100 shp Recommended TBO | 1,200 hr Length (overall) | 52 ft 11 in Height (to top tip of tail rotor) | 14 ft 7 in Main rotor diameter | …

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  4. WebBell UH-1D Iroquois Dimensions: Rotor span: 48 ft 0 in (14.60 m) Length: 57 ft 1 in (17.40 m) Height: 14 ft 5 in (4.40 m) Weights: Empty: 5,215 lb …

    • Height: 14 ft 5 in (4.40 m)
    • Maximum Speed: 135 mph (220 km/h)
    • Length: 57 ft 1 in (17.40 m)
    • Rotor span: 48 ft 0 in (14.60 m)
  5. WebMay 14, 2018 · Bell UH-1B/C Huey Cobra / Frog. Gunship Helicopter. United States | 1962. "The Bell UH-1 as a helicopter gunship excelled in its given over-battlefield role when pressed into service over Vietnam." …

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    One of the symbols of the American involvement in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) became the ubiquitous Bell UH-1 "Huey" transport helicopter. It was excelled in the "air cavalry" role and was also pressed in to troop ferrying into and out of contested zones while also providing critical to MEDEVAC operations.
    1 x Lycoming T53-L-11 turboshaft engine developing 1,100 horsepower driving a two-blade main rotor and two-blade tail rotor. The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Bell UH-1D Iroquois (Huey) Multi-Role / Utility / Attack / Transport Helicopter.
    UH-1C: The UH-1B gunship lacked the power necessary to carry weapons and ammunition and keep up with transport Hueys. So Bell designed yet another variant, the UH-1C, intended strictly for the gunship role. It is an UH-1B with improved engine, modified blades and rotor-head for better performance in the gunship role. 767 built.
    The Bell UH-1 as a helicopter gunship excelled in its given over-battlefield role when pressed into service over Vietnam. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 05/14/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.
  7. Echo of Rotors: The Bell UH-1 Huey - Airborne Insights