Hobbyboss 1:48 - UH-1C Huey Helicopter

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. The last were produced in 1976 with more than 16,000 made in total, of which about 7,000 saw use during the Vietnam War. Model Information: Length: 272.6 mm Rotor Diameter: 255 mm No of Parts: 30+