Bell UH-1 "Huey"
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N 34° 08.058 W 083° 59.505
17S E 224107 N 3781091
The most recognizable of all the US military helicopters
Waymark Code: WMB0Z
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2006
Views: 75
SERVICES: Army, Marine Corps, Navy
DESCRIPTION: The Huey is a utility helicopter powered by two turbine engines.
FEATURES:
The UH-1 (Huey) is the oldest member of the helicopter fleet (the first one was delivered in 1958) in the Department of Defense inventory. The Huey transports troops and equipment into combat and flies combat resupply, aeromedical evacuation and command and control missions. It has a crew of three, two pilots and a crew chief, and can transport a 3,000 pound (1,350 kg) payload, eight combat troops or a 4,000 pound (1,800 kg) sling load. In the Marine Corps, the Huey provides utility combat helicopter support to the landing force commander during ship-to-shore movement.
BACKGROUND:
The first UH-1 was delivered in 1958, and the last production "H" model in 1977. The Huey is considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world, with more than 9,000 produced in two decades. It is flown today by about 40 countries. The Army has 2,916 Hueys, and the Marine Corps has 115.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Bell UH-1 "Huey"
Tail Number: (S/N): 016427
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Buford GA American Legion Post 127
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
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