Originally designated HU-1, which gave rise to the well-known nickname “Huey.” Redesignated as UH-1 in September 1962.
Originally designated HU-1, which gave rise to the well-known nickname “Huey.” Redesignated as UH-1 in September 1962.
Originally designated as the HU-1 (which gave rise to the well-known nickname “Huey”), the aircraft was redesignated as UH-1 in September 1962.
October 22, 1956
Model XH-40 :
First flight of the prototype (XH-40) of the Bell UH-1 Type series
April 15, 1969
533 HPH :
Bell 533 HPH compound/hybrid helicopter achieves 316 mph (275 kts) in level flight