Developed in close partnership with actual UH-1H operators and experts, the DCS Huey provides the most dynamic and true to life conventional helicopter experience available on the PC.Ī variety of realism and gameplay options, a number of single missions and a handcrafted campaign storyline featuring custom voiceovers and characters provide ample fun and immersion for both the realism buff and the casual enthusiast. "DCS: UH-1H Huey" features an incredible level of modelling depth that reproducers the look, feel, and sound of this legendary helicopter with exquisite detail and accuracy. Having served extensively as a transport and armed combat support helicopter in the Vietnam War, the Huey continues to perform a wide variety of military and civilian missions around the world today. The UH-1 Huey is one of the most iconic and recognizable helicopters in the world. Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter Textron (USA) Hueys have been used in firefighting missions, humanitarian aid efforts, research operations, and search and rescue duties.
Many Hueys are still in use today, in both military and civilian capacities. Army alone receiving nearly 4,850 aircraft. The Musuem's aircraft, a UH-1H model, was produced more than any other Huey, with the U.S. The aircraft were used primarily to transport troops, for medical evacuations, cargo transport, and aerial attack. Bell developed the powerful helicopter in the 1950s and produced more than 16,000 between 19, over 7,000 of which served in Vietnam. The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey," was a multipurpose utility helicopter famous for its use during the Vietnam War. In September 1962, the designation was changed to UH-1, but "Huey" remained in common use.Huey is a helicopter one machine and 2 blade made by Bell Helicopter Textron limited. We are now delighted to be able to offer Flight Experiences in this iconic aircraft!įact Time: The original designation of HU-1 (Helicopter Utility) led to the helicopter's nickname of Huey. In 2005 she landed on UK soil! Since then we have attended many air shows and events across the country.
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We purchased Huey 509 in 2003 and commissioned her full restoration. Between 19 she served with the Army National Guard, US Army Troop support and Aviation Readiness Command, the USARASF and was sent to the Aerospace Maintenance Central facility in Arizona in 2000. Records show she flew 559 combat hours before returning to the US in 1973. Huey 509 was purchased by the US Army in 1972 and joined the 129th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam in July 1972. It has become synonymous with the Vietnam War, being used to transport troops and equipment as well as for air assault missions.Ī total of 4869 helicopters were lost by US forces in Vietnam, the biggest losses, 2591 aircraft, being sustained by the US Army.
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The military helicopter Bell UH-1 series was designed and built by the Bell Helicopter Company in the late 1950s as a multipurpose machine.
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