Unit of the Week #9 - UH-1D

One of the most well-known and mass-produced multipurpose helicopters in the world.
The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter with two-blade main and tail rotors produced for the U.S. Army by Bell Helicopter Textron. Despite it was originally designated HU-1 the helicopter is more widely known for the Huey nickname. Since 1960, more than 16,000 units have been built in various modifications.
The UH-1D is a 1963 lengthened modification with an increased capacity up to 12 fully-equipped troops and 2 pilots. The payload reached 1815 kg.
Huey was actively used in combat operations during the Vietnam War with around 7,000 helicopters deployed.
The helicopter was widely exported and is still in service of the armed forces of several countries, including the U.S. Marine Corps.




