Bell UH-1 Iroquois
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The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey," is a widely used American military utility helicopter famed for its extensive service during the Vietnam War and its iconic status in aviation history.
Aliases (12)
- Bell UH‑1H Huey ×1
- Bell UH‑1H Iroquois ×1
- Twin Huey ×1
- UH-1 Huey helicopter ×1
- UH-1B ×1
- UH-1C ×1
- UH-1D ×1
- UH-1H ×1
- UH-1H Huey helicopter ×1
- UH-1J helicopter ×1
- UH-1N Twin Huey ×1
- UH-1Y Venom ×1
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Bell Helicopter product
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military utility helicopter → rotorcraft → |
| alsoKnownAs |
Huey
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| armamentOption |
door-mounted machine guns
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grenade launchers → rocket pods → |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| crew |
1 pilot
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co-pilot → crew chief → door gunner → |
| culturalSignificance |
icon of the Vietnam War
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widely depicted in films and media → |
| designGoal |
medical evacuation and utility missions
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| developedFrom |
Bell 204
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| engineType |
turboshaft
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| familyVariant |
UH-1B
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UH-1C → UH-1D → UH-1H → UH-1N Twin Huey → UH-1Y Venom → |
| firstFlight |
1956
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| fuselageMaterial |
aluminum alloy
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| introduced |
1959
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| mainEngineModel |
Lycoming T53
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| manufacturer |
Bell Helicopter
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| notable |
first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the U.S. military
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| notableFeature |
distinctive rotor sound
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two-blade main rotor → |
| numberOfEngines |
1
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| operator |
German Army
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Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force → Royal Australian Air Force → United States Air Force → United States Marine Corps → United States Navy → |
| primaryUser |
United States Army
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| role |
gunship
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medical evacuation helicopter → troop transport helicopter → utility helicopter → |
| rotorConfiguration |
single main rotor
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| status |
in service with some countries
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| tailRotor |
yes
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| typicalTroopCapacity |
10 to 11 troops
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| usedInConflict |
Gulf War
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Iraq War → Vietnam War → War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) → |
Referenced by (14)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Bell UH-1 Iroquois
("UH-1B")
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Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("UH-1C") → Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("UH-1D") → Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("UH-1H") → Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("UH-1N Twin Huey") → Bell UH-1 Iroquois ("UH-1Y Venom") → |
familyVariant |
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
("UH-1J helicopter")
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aircraft |
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Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra
("Bell UH‑1H Huey")
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aircraftOperated |
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Bell 212
("Twin Huey")
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alsoKnownAs |
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Bell 212
("Bell UH‑1H Iroquois")
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developedFrom |
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Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
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hasAircraftOnDisplay |
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War Remnants Museum
("UH-1 Huey helicopter")
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hasExhibit |
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Bell Textron
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notableProduct |
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Argentine Army
("UH-1H Huey helicopter")
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usesEquipment |