The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, nicknamed Huey, is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952 and first flew in October 1956. Ordered into production in March 1960, the UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been produced worldwide. The first combat operation of the UH-1 was in the service of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, approximately 7,000 UH-1 aircraft saw service in Vietnam. The UH-1 has long been a symbol of US involvement in Southeast Asia and Vietnam in particular, and as a result of that conflict has become one of the world's most recognized helicoptersShipping Policies: We ship to the Lower 48 States only (Does NOT include Hawaii or Alaska) In some cases we may ship selected products all over the World. For International shipping please email us a request for shipping quotes. All shipments are with professional 100% secure packing. You will be responsible for paying any taxes and customs duties in Your Country.
WINGSPAN: 18 INCHES
LENGTH: 15.75 INCHES
SCALE: 1/32
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