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Originally the UH-1 was designated the HU-1 by the manufacturer, Bell helicopter. The DOD re-designated it to UH-1 to conform to their aircraft designation matrix. How the nickname "HUEY" came into being I'm not totally sure but I think it stemmed from the HU/UH designation. Instead of refering to the helicopter as HU-1 or UH-1 it's easier tosay Huey. It sounds nifty when its spoken. The "A" models came out in the late fifties and the pedals had "BELL" stamped on them in large letters. In the Mid sixties with the introduction of the D & H models the pedals were stamped "HUEY". So sometime between 1956 and 1962 the "huey" nickname became so prevalent that the manufacturer got onboard with it and the rest is history.
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Who is the inventor of the Huey helicopter?
The inventor of the Huey helicopter is Connor Lucas, who first introduced the idea to Bell Helicopter company; a company of which still is very prosperous today.
Who invented the heuy helicopter?
The Huey (UH-1, originally HU-1 [hence the "Huey" name]) helicopter is designed and built by the Bell Aircraft Corporation which is now called Bell Helicopter Textron.
What did a UH 1 Iroquois Huey helicopter Vietnam era cost?
1-2million dollars
Most famous helicopter in Vietnam war?
It used to be the CH-34 Choctaw (known as the sea horse in the Navy/Marines). By '65 it had been replaced by the UH-1 Iroquois (aka Huey). UH stands for Utility Helicopter; CH stands for Cargo Helicopter. The world's FIRST (designed and built) attack helicopter was the AH-1 Cobra, deployed and combat tested in South Vietnam in '66. Both the Cobra and the Iroquois were built by the same company and both birds used the same engine.
Where can you find the histori of the helicopter?
in a helicopter musem
Is a blackhawk like a huey helicopter?
The Blackhawk was designed to be the Huey's replacement.
Who is the inventor of the Huey helicopter?
The inventor of the Huey helicopter is Connor Lucas, who first introduced the idea to Bell Helicopter company; a company of which still is very prosperous today.
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.
What is the best helicopter made today?
huey
Who invented the heuy helicopter?
The Huey (UH-1, originally HU-1 [hence the "Huey" name]) helicopter is designed and built by the Bell Aircraft Corporation which is now called Bell Helicopter Textron.
What is the nickname for the Helicopter?
Chopper Huey Helio Helli
What is top speed of a Huey Helicopter?
115 mph
What are the release dates for Battle Stations - 2000 Huey Helicopter 3-4?
Battle Stations - 2000 Huey Helicopter 3-4 was released on: USA: 2004
What utility tactical helicopter replaced Huey in 1979?
Huey was replaced in US service by the UH-60 Blackhawk.
How fast does a Huey helicopter fly?
The original Huey of Vietnam war flew about 120 mph. In the Canadian Air Force we have twin jet Huey versions that will do about 145.
Where was the Huey Helicopter Model in the MASH series Hint Col. Blake's office?
The Model of the Huey Helicopter was hanging above the High School Diploma in Col. Blake's office and not in Col. Potters office.
What was the flight range in miles of a Huey B Model during the Vietnam War?
Check the website on the UH-1 Iroquois (aka Huey). The UH stands for Utility Helicopter, and be advised the term "Huey" was also used to ID the HueyCobra (officially designated as the AH-1/Attack Helicopter/the world's first designed and built ATTACK helicopter).
