UH-1 Huey Helicopter

Nicknamed the “Huey” after the phonetic sound of its original designation, HU-1, the UH-1 “Iroquois” helicopter was the work horse of the Army during the Vietnam War. The helicopter as a military technology evolved during World War II, but took time to develop to meet the Army’s high hopes for its effectiveness in battle. By the Korean War, early helicopter models such as the ubiquitous OH-13 “Sioux” and the USAF H-19 served as resupply and medical evacuation transports. The battle experience of these early craft provided lessons learned which aided the development of the UH-1. (U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center)