Bell UH-1 Iroquois – Photos et vidéo

Lla Bell UH-1 Iroquois (surnommé « Huey ») est un hélicoptère militaire utilitaire propulsé par un seul moteur turboforme, avec des rotors principaux et de queue à deux pales. Premier membre de la prolifique famille Huey, il a été développé par Bell Helicopter pour rencontrer une armée américaine’s 1952 requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production in 1960 for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since. 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 Bell 204 and 205 are Iroquois versions developed for the civil market.

Lla Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a military helicopter that was developed by Bell Helicopter in the 1950s. It was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production in the United States and became one of the most widely used helicopters in the world. The UH-1 was originally designed for utility missions such as troop transport, medical evacuation, cargo delivery, and aerial firefighting. It was also adapted for various combat roles such as gunship, reconnaissance, and assault.
L’UH-1 a gagné le surnom « Huey » from its original designation HU-1 (Helicopter Utility-1). The UH-1 served in various conflicts including the Guerre du Vietnam, where it became a symbol of American involvement and a cultural icon. The UH-1 was also exported to many countries and used by various civilian operators. The UH-1 was replaced by newer models such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and the AH-64 Apache, but it remains in service with some military and civilian users to this day.