Hobbyboss 1:72 - UH-1C Huey

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey", is a multipurpose military helicopter and was developed from 1955 US Army trials with the Bell Model 204. The initial designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname, Huey. It was first used by the military in 1959 and went into tri-service production in 1962 as the UH-1. They were last produced in 1976 with more than 16,000 made in total, of which about 7,000 saw use during the Vietnam War and became famous for its use in the Vietnam War. Model Information: The kit consists Read More...f 78 parts in light grey plastic, 14 clear parts for canopy and slide moulded left and right fuselage. Dimensions: Lenght: 224 mm with rotors Rotor Diameter: 186.2 mm Magazine Build / Review (open as PDF): Gunship Hog , by Ben Pallister, MAI July 2010, ADH Publishing Read Less