FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army showcases the iconic aircraft of the Vietnam War. First deployed to Vietnam in 1962 as aerial ambulances, the versatile Huey performed multiple roles including air assault, medical evacuation, and ground attack missions. The display details the aircraft's technical specifications and combat configurations.
Photograph by David Coleman. The UH-1 "Huey" helicopter exhibit presents detailed specifications of this legendary aircraft that became synonymous with the Vietnam War. The display highlights the Huey's versatile design features, including its distinctive rotor mast, gunner's positions, landing skids, tail rotor, and engine compartment configuration. Originally designated as HU-1 when introduced in 1962 for medical evacuation missions, the aircraft's role expanded to include air assault, cargo transport, search and rescue, electronic warfare, and ground attack operations. The exhibit details how the helicopter could be armed with rockets and machine guns for combat missions while maintaining its ability to serve as a medical evacuation platform. Of the 7,000 UH-1 helicopters that served in Vietnam, each required specialized crew positions including pilot, copilot, and gunners, all illustrated in the technical diagrams of this comprehensive display.
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Location: National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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