UH-1H Huey Helicopter
N 33° 44.292 W 085° 15.948
16S E 660648 N 3734479
This UH-1H Huey Helicopter is located in the Helton Howland Park, just on the outskirts of Tallapoosa, Georgia.
This widely used military helicopter, the Bell UH-1 series Iroquois, better known as the "Huey", began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" were used for MedEvac, command and control, and air assault; to transport personnel and materiel; and as gun ships.
Waymark Code: WMAZG
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2006
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Considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world, with more than 9,000 produced from the 1950s to the present, the Huey is flown today by about 40 countries. The Bell (model 205A-1) UH-1H (1967-1986) was identical to the UH-1D but was equipped with an upgraded engine that allowed transport of up to 13 troops. The UH-1H has a two-bladed semi-rigid seesaw bonded all metal main rotor and a two-bladed rigid delta hinge bonded all metal tail rotor. The UH-1H is powered by a single Lycoming T53-L-13B 1400 shp turboshaft engine. More UH-1H "Hueys" were built than any other model. The UH-1H was licensed for co-production in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and in Turkey. UH-1H "Nighthawk" was equipped with a landing light and a pintle mounted M134 7.62mm "minigun" for use during night interdiction missions. The AH-1G Cobra was often flown on night "Firefly" missions using the UH-1H "Nighthawk" to locate and illuminate targets.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Bell (model 205A-1) UH-1H
Tail Number: (S/N): 992
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Helton Howland Park, Tallapoosa, Georgia.
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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