Also known as the [b]Huey[/b], the [b]UH-1[/b] is a utility [[helicopter]] manufactured by Bell Helicopter Co. and first introduced in 1959 by the [[United States Air Force]]. It continues to serve in the armies of several different countries to this day.

Almost all models have a two-bladed main rotor and skid landing gear. Large sliding doors provide access into the cabin for up to 14 soldiers or 1,724 kg (3,800 lbs) of cargo. The UH-1 can be armed with a wide range of weaponry, such as [[machine gun|machine guns]], [[rocket|rockets]], or [[grenade launcher|grenade launchers]].

h4. See Also

* [[list of helicopters]]

h4. External links

* Wikipedia: "UH-1 Iroquois":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_UH-1_Iroquois
* Youtube: "Top Ten Helicopters: UH-1 Huey":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug4crCJI1JI
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