The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed " Huey ") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as …

Long before the Vietnam conflict had ended, the “Huey” (its original Army designation was HU-1A, for Helicopter, Utility, Model 1A) was probably the most recognizable helicopter in the world ...

Jan 19, 2015 · Many Vietnam Veterans describe the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter as the “sound of our war”. Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association records show that 7,013 Hueys survived in the Vietnam War, …

The Bell Iroquois, or the Huey, as it's better known, has been the most popular light utility helicopter ever produced. Some variant has been operated by the military in about 60 nations.

May 26, 2024 · Despite the passage of time, the Huey remains a symbol of the Vietnam War and a testament to the bravery of those who flew and served alongside it.

First introduced into U.S. Army service in 1959, the Bell Helicopter UH-1 Iroquois, more commonly known as the “Huey,” became one of the iconic symbols and sounds of the Vietnam War.

Nicknamed the "Huey" after the phonetic sound of its original designation, HU-1, the UH-1 "Iroquois" helicopter was the work horse of the Army during the Vietnam War.

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey," was a multipurpose utility helicopter famous for its widespread use during the Vietnam War. Bell developed the powerful helicopter in the mid-1950s …

February 23rd 1955, Bell Helicopters was awarded the contract for a new US Army "medevac" helicopter. Bell designed the model 204 which was assigned the "XH-40" by the military and then …

May 23, 2025 · Known for its unique rotor sound and battlefield versatility, the Huey was used by the Army for medical evacuations, troop transports and combat air support.