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Not really. The phrase "huey" actually refers to the Bell "Huey" family of helicopters based around the UH-1 and AH line of helicopters. At some points in military history, these helicopters were so widely used by American armed forces that some came to use the phrase for all helicopters in general, even though this is not necessarily the correct usage.
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What was a transport helicopter called in Vietnam?
The helicopters were called "Hueys".
What were the Hueys in the Vietnam war?
The Bell UH-1 series of United States helicopters, are also known as Hueys. The Huey became visually synonymous and symbolic of the Vietnam War in there role as making infantry air mobile and evacuating the wounded.
Did helicopters spray agent orange in Vietnam?
There are photos showing UH-1 Iroquois helicopters (Hueys) spraying chemical agents over South Vietnam.
What plane does the Australian air force fly?
F-18 for multirole F-111 for interceptor C-130 for transport Hueys for helicopters and Black hawks too
What is a group of helicopters called?
A group of helicopters.
What is the study of helicopters called?
it is called heliphololigy
Why are helicopters called helicopters?
Helicopters can hover stationary in the air, but they are not called hovercraft. A hovercraft is a ground based vehicle that rides on a cushion of air that is constantly pumped under a skirt around the base of the vehicle.
Was helicopters used in the malayan conflict?
Yes, helicopters were used in the Malayan conflict. The RAF used large twin rotor helicopters called Belvederes and smaller ones called Whirlwind and Wessex. The British Army had other even smaller ones there.Yes, helicopters were used in the Malayan conflict. The RAF used large twin rotor helicopters called Belvederes and smaller ones called Whirlwind and Wessex.The British Army had other even smaller ones there.
Are helicopters rotor blades on the top called propellers?
No!
What do you call the helicopters wings?
It's called a propeller.
What do helicopters land on?
Helicopters can land on any surface that's firm and flat enough. A dedicated spot for helicopters to land on is called a helipad or a heliport. They're often a part of a regular Airport.
What is hueys favorite color?
Huey Freeman's favorite color is Blue and Orange
