UH-1B Huey 9 Squadron, RAAF, War of Vietnam
Item Number:
HH1003
HH1003
Manufacturer
HOBBY MASTER
HOBBY MASTER
Scale:
1:72
1:72
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General Background
The Bell UH-1 \"Iroquois\" (the \"U\" stands for utility), better known as the \"Huey\", is a multi-purpose military helicopter best known for its service during the Vietnam War. Its distinctive \"tadpole\" silhouette has actually become the symbol of the war. Over 16,000 \"Hueys\" was made in total and flown in 40+ countries. Approximately 7,000 was used during the Vietnam War.
The Aircraft
The RAAF ordered eight units of UH-1B in 1961 and No. 9 Squadron received the first one on 29 October 1962. In April 1966 the squadron, together with No.5 Squadron werer deployed to Vietnam. Arriving at Vung Tau in June, No 9 Squadron began immediate operations in support of Australian ground forces. Army roles included airlift and resupply, aeromedical \'dust-off\' evacuation and insertion and extraction of SAS troops.
Specifications :
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 39 ft 7 in (12.0 m) |
| Height: | 14 ft 7 in (4.4 m) |
| Main rotor diameter: | 44 ft (13.4 m) |
| Empty Weight: | 4,369 lb (1,981 kg) |
| Gross Weight: | 8,500 lb (3,854 kg) |
| Propulsion | |
| Engine: | 1 X Lycoming turbine T53-L-11, 1,100 shp |
| Performance | |
| Range: | 260 mi (418 km) |
| Cruise Speed: | 126 mph (202 km/h) (109 kt) |
| Max Speed: | 147 mph (236 km/h) (127 kt) |
| Climb: | 2,660 ft/min (810 m/min) |
| Ceiling: | 16,900 ft (5,150 m) |
| Armament: | \"Heavy Hog\" because it had an optional weapons configuration of \"XM-3\" that installed 2 24-round rocket packs and removed the door guns, \"M-5\" that installed an M-75 40 mm grenade-launcher carrying 150 grenades |
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