Title
UH-1M Iroquois "Huey"
Description
An olive drab helicopter with the HA(L)-3 Seawolves emblem on the nose and dedicated in memory of Kennth M. Plavcan on the door. The single rotor craft has markings for the Navy on the rear and the Serial Number 66-15005 on the tail.
The Bell UH-1M Iroquois, also called the Huey, is a utility, turbine-powered military helicopter manufactured by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. Furnished with a Lycoming T53-L-13 engine, the UH-1 is the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military. The 1M variant was specifically fashioned as a gunship.
The Bell UH-1M Iroquois, also called the Huey, is a utility, turbine-powered military helicopter manufactured by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. Furnished with a Lycoming T53-L-13 engine, the UH-1 is the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military. The 1M variant was specifically fashioned as a gunship.
Context
The Huey was first used in combat during the Vietnam War, beginning in March 1962. It was used for conducting general air support, assault, search and rescue, cargo transport, evacuation, amongst a multitude of other missions.
This aircraft was aquired by and arrived at Patriots Point in 1988.
This aircraft was aquired by and arrived at Patriots Point in 1988.
Accession #
2024.28
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Secondary Object Name
Helicopter
Primary Object Name
EQUIPMENT
Sub-Class Name
Aircraft
Class Name
Aerospace Transportation T&E
Category Name
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
