Bell UH-1M
Bell UH-1M (UH-1B) Iroquois (Huey)
The Bell UH-1 is perhaps the best-known American 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 UH-1B had a more powerful engine and a slightly larger cabin than the A model and was introduced in April 1960. Many B models were soon upgraded to C models with a larger and more efficient rotor system. In turn, a small number of UH-1Cs were modified to UH-1M with another more powerful engine and were equipped with night vision equipment and wire-guided missiles.
| Main Rotor Diameter | 44 ft |
Main Rotor Diameter |
| Fuselage Length | 42 ft 7 in. |
Fuselage Length |
| Height | 12 ft 7.5 in. |
Height |
| Weight | 9,500 lbs (loaded) |
Weight |
| Max. Speed | 148 MPH |
Maximum Speed |
| Service Ceiling | 11,500 ft |
Service Ceiling |
| Range | 382 miles |
Range |
| Engines | Lycoming T53-L-13 turbo shaft, 1,400 HP |
Engine |
| Crew | 2 and 7 passengers |
Crew |
Manufacturer
Bell
Markings
U.S. Army 174th Aviation Company, Vietnam, 1966
Designation
UH-1M
Serial Number
65-9430