The first turbine-powered helicopter to enter service with the U.S. military, the UH-1 Huey — nicknamed for its original "HU" designation — was developed in the early 1950s to meet Army standards for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter. Beginning production in March of 1960, its first combat was during the Vietnam War where it was ultimately outfitted as a gun ship equipped with rockets, grenade launchers, and machine guns. More than 16,000 have been manufactured and it remains in limited service today.
This 1/72 scale plastic model replicating a UH-1B features textured surface details, glazed cockpit windows, a well-equipped interior, see-through cabin windows, authentic U.S. Army markings, and rotating rotors. Measures approximately 7½" long with a 6¾" rotor-span.
This 1/72 scale plastic model replicating a UH-1B features textured surface details, glazed cockpit windows, a well-equipped interior, see-through cabin windows, authentic U.S. Army markings, and rotating rotors. Measures approximately 7½" long with a 6¾" rotor-span.