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US HU1B 'Huey' Helicopter

By: I Will NEVER Grow Up Games

Type: Miniatures Pack

Product Line: Board Game Miniatures

5 figures

Last Stocked on 12/5/2023

Product Info

Title
US HU1B 'Huey' Helicopter
Product Line
Category
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
2x2x.25"
NKG Part #
2147833074
MFG. Part #
IWN3004
Type
Miniatures Pack

Description

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. The first member of the prolific Huey family, it was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since 1960.

The Iroquois was originally designated HU-1, hence the Huey nickname, which has remained in common use, despite the official redesignation to UH-1 in 1962. The UH-1 first saw service in combat operations during the Vietnam War, with around 7,000 helicopters deployed.

The HU-1A (later redesignated UH-1A) first entered service with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the 57th Medical Detachment. Although intended for evaluation only, the Army quickly pressed the new helicopter into operational service, and Hueys with the 57th Medical Detachment arrived in Vietnam in March 1962. The UH-1 has long been a symbol of US involvement in Southeast Asia in general and Vietnam in particular, and as a result of that conflict, has become one of the world's most recognized helicopters. In Vietnam primary missions included general support, air assault, cargo transport, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, electronic warfare, and later, ground attack. During the conflict, the craft was upgraded, notably to a larger version based on the Model 205. This version was initially designated the UH-1D and flew operationally from 1963.

A 3D Printed Board Game Miniature Piece for a variety of board games, such as Conflict and Chaos: Vietnam 1965.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.