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The UH-1 Huey (built by Bell Helicopter), officially called the UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. With the exception of the AH-1 Cobra; US Army choppers are named after US Indian Tribes. Over 5,000 UH-1 (Utility Helicopters) were used in Vietnam, nearly 12,000 helicopters total combining other types. Of those 5,000 Hueys (a slang term derived from the letters U-H), about 3,000 were destroyed in Vietnam. However, about 8,000 Hueys were manufactured. The Huey performed more types of combat than any other bird...medivac, gunship, troop insertions, re-supply ships, SAR-Search and Rescue...to name a few. Other birds used in Vietnam, but not so famous: 1. Kiowa (civilian version is the jet ranger) 2. Cayuse (flown in TV series PI Magnum, starring Tom Selleck, in the 1980's) 3. CH-47 Chinook (twin rotors on top, ramp in the rear for cargo) 4. AH-1 Cobra (US's First factory designed/built attack helicopter) 5. CH-53 Sea Stallions 6. HH53 Jolly Green Giants
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The AH-1W Super Cobra is an attack helicopter used mainly by what US military service?
The SUPER Cobra (two engines instead of one) is a "post" Vietnam helicopter used by the USMC because it was cheaper to buy than the newe APACHE attack helicopter.
What is a Chinook helicopter used for?
The Chinook helicopter is an American twin-engine helicopter. The helicopter is used by military forces. The Chinook helicopter is mainly used for troop transportation, artillery movement, and resupply on the battlefield.
Is the helicopter still used and what for?
The helicopter is still used today for military purposes such as delivering aid to countries and for news and traffic reports.
Why was helicopter gunships used as a us tactic in the Vietnam war?
Without the helicopter, the war might have gone on, for the US, for 20 or 30 years AFTER the Tonkin Gulf incident...or never have been fought at all; it was that important. The helicopter made the Vietnam War. Vietnam was a helicopter war.
What warfare techniques were used in the Vietnam war that had never been used before?
Helicopter borne infantry tactics.
What did they use the helicopter for in the 60s?
In the 1960's helicopters were used for literally everything in the Vietnam War.
In the Vietnam War when did the first Helicopter get interduced?
US Army helicopters landed in South Vietnam in 1956. They were used in the Korean War in 1950-53.
What military unit did the Romans use to conquer their empire?
The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.The main military unit of the Romans was the legion. It was used in their conquests.
What is the main mode of transport in Vietnam?
Mostly motorbikes are used in Vietnam
What is the main mode of transportation in Vietnam?
Mostly motorbikes are used in Vietnam
What is the main unit of money used in vietnam?
Dong
What are Huey Helicopters used for?
The military helicopter, also known as the Huey, are used for command and control, transportation, and also assault gunships. These helicopters are the most famous military helicopters.
