UH-1D HUEY GUNSHIP ATTACK FIGHTER WOOD MODEL HELICOPTER

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Own the RAREST Bell Helicopters / Textron UH-1D Iroquois Huey Gunship Transport Helicopterwith Guns / Weapon United States Army AVAILABLE ONLY FROM THIS STORE! BID NOW for this beautiful Mahogany wood model of one of the famous American Helicopter . Lovingly carved and detailedby hand by Master artist-craftsmen with more than 30 years' experience, this model airplane is a true three-dimensional work of art! Our stock is limited, so don't just watch it - BID NOW! Scale: 1/40 Wingspan: 12.5 " Approx. IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP DIRECT FROM OUR CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE Plane & Weapons series UH-1D Iroquois Huey model aircraft features: Excellent, hand-carved and hand-detailed model 3-dimensional work of art by dedicated Master artist-craftsmen Painted panel lines and handcarved control surfaces in precise layout Comes with an elegant, hand-carved finish wood base Comprehensive history plate IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP DIRECT FROM OUR CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift! Only available from this eBay store! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: The Bell Helicopter Textron UH-1 Iroquois , commonly (or officially in the United States Marine Corps ) known as the "Huey" , is a multipurpose military helicopter , famous for its use in the Vietnam War . The "U" stands for utility, in contrast to attack or cargo helicopters.The UH-1 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 . The nickname became so popular that Bell started putting the Huey name on the anti-torque pedals. [1] The aircraft 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, [2] of which about 7,000 saw use during the Vietnam War .In Vietnam, 2,202 Huey pilots were killed and approximately 2,500 aircraft were lost, roughly half to combat and the rest to operational accidents. UH-1D The earlier "short-body" Hueys were a success, especially in the gunship role, but lacked the cabin space to be an effective troop transport. The US Army wanted a version that could carry a crew of four (two pilots and two door gunners) and also deliver an infantry section of eight-ten soldiers. Bell's solution was to stretch the UH-1B fuselage by 41 inches (105 cm) and use the extra space to fit two sideways-facing seats on either side of the transmission. This brought the total seating capacity to 15, including crew seats. [4] [3] The new Huey was designated UH-1D by the US Army and as the Model 205 by Bell. The enlarged cabin could also accommodate six stretchers, double that of the earlier models, making the "Delta" a good MEDEVAC aircraft. In place of the earlier model's sliding side doors with a single window, larger doors were fitted which had two windows, plus a small "hinged panel" with an optional window, providing access to the cabin. The doors and hinged panels were quickly removable and the Huey could be flown in that configuration. [3] The first YUH-1D prototype flew in August 1960. Seven YUH-1Ds were delivered and tested at Edwards AFB starting in March 1961. The YUH-1D was initially equipped with a 44 ft main rotor and a Lycoming T53-L-9 engine. Testing revealed that more power was required and so the rotor was lengthened to 48 ft with a chord of 21 inches and the engine was upgraded to the Lycoming T53-L-11 engine of 1,100 shp. A longer tailboom was designed to accommodate the longer rotor blades. Gross weight was 9,500 lbs. Later production "Deltas" had the Lycoming T53-L-13 powerplant of 1,400 shp installed and redesignated as "Hotel" models. [4] [3] The first Army unit deliveries of the "Delta" model were on 9 August 1963 when the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) at Fort Benning Georgia received two. This unit was renamed th... read more

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