To this day the distant thump of a Huey's rotor blades stirs deep emotions in all those she
carried during the Vietnam War. In this release, Joe has captured this icon of the War in one of
it's most fulfilling roles, bringing a load of grunts back from the bush. This is a combat
workhorse with muddy skids, stowed seats, chipped paint, patched bullet holes and a
precious cargo of tired, tattered, dirty, but happy infantrymen. The crew chief and gunner keep
a watchful eye out for any who would stand between these men and home, as does a Huey
gunship that flies shotgun in the background.
Aircraft Type: Bell UH-1H(D)
carried during the Vietnam War. In this release, Joe has captured this icon of the War in one of
it's most fulfilling roles, bringing a load of grunts back from the bush. This is a combat
workhorse with muddy skids, stowed seats, chipped paint, patched bullet holes and a
precious cargo of tired, tattered, dirty, but happy infantrymen. The crew chief and gunner keep
a watchful eye out for any who would stand between these men and home, as does a Huey
gunship that flies shotgun in the background.
Aircraft Type: Bell UH-1H(D)
"Magic Carpet Ride"
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Edition Size: 1,000
Print Size 20" X 28"
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numbered by the artist
Edition Size: 1,000
Print Size 20" X 28"
$80
The UH-1 has long become a symbol of US
involvement in South East Asia. In Vietnam, the
Huey was used for various purposes and various
terms for each task abounded. Hueys tasked with
an attack role were outfitted with rocket launchers,
grenade launchers, and/or machine guns were
often called "Hogs" or "Frogs". Hueys used for
troop transports were often called "Slicks" due to
the absence of weapons pods. Slicks did have door
gunners, but for the most part they were strictly
troop carriers and medevacs. In the US Navy and
USMC the difference between gunships and troop
carrying UH-1s was split between the terms
"Sharks" and "Dolphins." UH-1s also flew
hunter-killer teams with "Loach" observation
helicopters, namely the Bell OH-58 Kiowa and the
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse Towards the end of the
conflict, Hueys were tested with TOW missiles, and
two UH-1B helicopters equiped with the XM26
Armament Subsystem were deployed to help
counter the 1972 Easter Invasion.
The three basic missions of the helicopter in
Vietnam were troop transport, reconnaissance, and
attack. The troop transports were designated by
"Blue" teams, hence the nickname for troops
carried in by these Hueys as "Blues". The
reconnaissance or observation teams were "White"
teams. The attack ships were called "Red" teams.
Over the duration of the conflict the tactics used by
the military evolved and teams were mixed for more
effective results. "Purple" teams with one or two
"Blue" slicks dropping off the troops, while a "Red"
attack team provided protection until the troops
could defend themselves. Another highly effective
team was the "Pink" Recon/Attack team.
During the course of the war, the Huey went
through several upgrades. The UH-1A, B, and C
models (short fuselage, Bell 204) and the UH-1D
and H models (stretched-fuselage, Bell 205) each
had improved performance and load-carrying
capabilities. The UH-1B and C performed the
gunship and some of the transport duties until
1967, when the new AH-1 Cobra arrived on the
scene. The newer Cobra, a purpose-designed
attack helicopter based on the Huey, was faster,
sleeker, harder to hit, and could carry more
ordnance. Devotees of the UH-1 in the gunship role
cited its proven history and its ability to act as an
impromptu dustoff if the need arose. Another
important fact was, a four-member Huey crew could
effectively observe the front, sides, and rear of the
helicopter, and the door gunners could continue to
fire on a target even after the completion of a
gun-run, which the two-man Cobra could not. After
Vietnam the Cobra was adopted as the Army's main
attack helicopter.
involvement in South East Asia. In Vietnam, the
Huey was used for various purposes and various
terms for each task abounded. Hueys tasked with
an attack role were outfitted with rocket launchers,
grenade launchers, and/or machine guns were
often called "Hogs" or "Frogs". Hueys used for
troop transports were often called "Slicks" due to
the absence of weapons pods. Slicks did have door
gunners, but for the most part they were strictly
troop carriers and medevacs. In the US Navy and
USMC the difference between gunships and troop
carrying UH-1s was split between the terms
"Sharks" and "Dolphins." UH-1s also flew
hunter-killer teams with "Loach" observation
helicopters, namely the Bell OH-58 Kiowa and the
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse Towards the end of the
conflict, Hueys were tested with TOW missiles, and
two UH-1B helicopters equiped with the XM26
Armament Subsystem were deployed to help
counter the 1972 Easter Invasion.
The three basic missions of the helicopter in
Vietnam were troop transport, reconnaissance, and
attack. The troop transports were designated by
"Blue" teams, hence the nickname for troops
carried in by these Hueys as "Blues". The
reconnaissance or observation teams were "White"
teams. The attack ships were called "Red" teams.
Over the duration of the conflict the tactics used by
the military evolved and teams were mixed for more
effective results. "Purple" teams with one or two
"Blue" slicks dropping off the troops, while a "Red"
attack team provided protection until the troops
could defend themselves. Another highly effective
team was the "Pink" Recon/Attack team.
During the course of the war, the Huey went
through several upgrades. The UH-1A, B, and C
models (short fuselage, Bell 204) and the UH-1D
and H models (stretched-fuselage, Bell 205) each
had improved performance and load-carrying
capabilities. The UH-1B and C performed the
gunship and some of the transport duties until
1967, when the new AH-1 Cobra arrived on the
scene. The newer Cobra, a purpose-designed
attack helicopter based on the Huey, was faster,
sleeker, harder to hit, and could carry more
ordnance. Devotees of the UH-1 in the gunship role
cited its proven history and its ability to act as an
impromptu dustoff if the need arose. Another
important fact was, a four-member Huey crew could
effectively observe the front, sides, and rear of the
helicopter, and the door gunners could continue to
fire on a target even after the completion of a
gun-run, which the two-man Cobra could not. After
Vietnam the Cobra was adopted as the Army's main
attack helicopter.
Specifications UH-1H Huey
Primary function Utility helicopter
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Textron
Power plant Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400
Power Burst: 1290 shaft horsepower
(transmission limited)
Continuous: 1134 shaft horsepower
(transmission limited)
Length 57.3 feet (17.46 meters)
Height 14.9 feet (4.54 meters)
Rotor Diameter 48 feet (14.62 meters)
Speed 121 knots (139.15 miles per hour)
at sea level
Ceiling 14,200 feet (4331 meters)
(limited to 10,000 feet (3050 meters)
by oxygen requirements)
Maximum takeoff weight 10,500 pounds
Range 172 nautical miles (197.8 miles)
Crew Officer: 2
Enlisted: 2
Armament M-240 7.62mm machine gun or
GAU-16 .50 caliber machine gun or
GAU-17 7.62mm automatic gun
All three weapons systems are crew-served,
and the GAU-2B/A can also be controlled by
the pilot in the fixed forward firing mode.
The helicopter can also carry two 7-shot
or 19-shot 2.75" rocket pods.
Introduction date 1971
Primary function Utility helicopter
Manufacturer Bell Helicopter Textron
Power plant Pratt and Whitney T400-CP-400
Power Burst: 1290 shaft horsepower
(transmission limited)
Continuous: 1134 shaft horsepower
(transmission limited)
Length 57.3 feet (17.46 meters)
Height 14.9 feet (4.54 meters)
Rotor Diameter 48 feet (14.62 meters)
Speed 121 knots (139.15 miles per hour)
at sea level
Ceiling 14,200 feet (4331 meters)
(limited to 10,000 feet (3050 meters)
by oxygen requirements)
Maximum takeoff weight 10,500 pounds
Range 172 nautical miles (197.8 miles)
Crew Officer: 2
Enlisted: 2
Armament M-240 7.62mm machine gun or
GAU-16 .50 caliber machine gun or
GAU-17 7.62mm automatic gun
All three weapons systems are crew-served,
and the GAU-2B/A can also be controlled by
the pilot in the fixed forward firing mode.
The helicopter can also carry two 7-shot
or 19-shot 2.75" rocket pods.
Introduction date 1971
The Huey was developed from 1955 US Army trials with the Bell Model 204. The initial
designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname. It was first used by the military in 1959
and went into triservice production in 1962 as the UH-1. The last were produced in 1976 with
more than 10,000 made in total, of which the majority (7,000 or so) were deployed in Vietnam. 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.
In Vietnam primary missions included general support, air assault, cargo transport, aeromedical
evacuation, search and rescue, and electronic warfare. During the conflict, the craft was
upgraded, notably to a larger version based on the Model 205. This version was initially
designated the UH-1D and flew operationally from 1967.
The Huey was phased out with the introduction of the UH-60 Black Hawk, although the Army
UH-1 Residual Fleet has around 700 UH-1s that were supposed to be retained until 2015. Army
support for the craft was intended to end in 2004. Modern twin-engine versions of the aircraft
continue in service for the US Marine Corps.
designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname. It was first used by the military in 1959
and went into triservice production in 1962 as the UH-1. The last were produced in 1976 with
more than 10,000 made in total, of which the majority (7,000 or so) were deployed in Vietnam. 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.
In Vietnam primary missions included general support, air assault, cargo transport, aeromedical
evacuation, search and rescue, and electronic warfare. During the conflict, the craft was
upgraded, notably to a larger version based on the Model 205. This version was initially
designated the UH-1D and flew operationally from 1967.
The Huey was phased out with the introduction of the UH-60 Black Hawk, although the Army
UH-1 Residual Fleet has around 700 UH-1s that were supposed to be retained until 2015. Army
support for the craft was intended to end in 2004. Modern twin-engine versions of the aircraft
continue in service for the US Marine Corps.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also
deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all
the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints
are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a
specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also
deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all
the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints
are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a
specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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