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The Bell UH-1 is perhaps the best-known helicopter in the world. Made famous by its use in Vietnam, versions of the “Huey” remain in both military and civil service today. Designated HU-1 by the Army and H-40 by the Air Force the first Hueys flew in 1958. In 1962, the designations were changed to UH-1. By the mid-1960s Hueys could be found in every branch of the U.S. military and were entering the civil and foreign military markets. The “F” model of the UH-1 was built for the Air Force specifically to provide support for the Titan and Minuteman missile sites. It featured a new engine and gearbox system that initially gave it a new designation of XH-48A. The UH-1F now on display is the first prototype of this version of the Huey. A total of 119 UH-1Fs were built between 1964 and 1967.
Bell Huey Family: AH-1S, UH-F, UH-1H, UH-1M
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| Main Rotor Diameter |
48 ft |
| Length |
41 ft 5 in |
| Height |
12 ft 6 in |
| Weight |
9,000 lbs |
| Maximum Speed |
138 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
22,000 ft |
| Range |
347 miles |
| Engines |
1 General Electric T58-GE-3 turbo shaft, 1,272 hp |
| Crew |
2, and 10 passengers |
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