Your cart is empty.
Your cart is empty. UH-1 Huey A Legend Since 1956 Green Patch - Hook and Loop
Aviators! Enjoy a beautifully embroidered UH-1 Huey A Legend Since 1969 Green Patch. You'll love wearing or displaying this patch.
3.5 inch
Embroidered
US Veteran-Owned Company
Officially Licensed
Bell, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Squadron
Nostalgia LLC
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter, first introduced in 1959, is the first production member of the prolific Huey family of helicopters, and was itself developed in over twenty variants, which are listed below.
Development of the Iroquois started in the early 1950s, a major impetus being a requirement issued by the United States Army for a new medical evacuation and utility helicopter. The Bell 204, first flown on 20 October 1956, was warmly received, particularly for the performance of its single turboshaft engine over piston engine-powered counterparts. An initial production contract for 100 HU-1As was issued in March 1960. In response to criticisms over the rotorcraft's power, Bell quickly developed multiple models furnished with more powerful engines; in comparison to the prototype's Lycoming YT53-L-1 (LTC1B-1) engine, producing 700 shp (520 kW), by 1966, the Lycoming T53-L-13, capable of 1,400 shp (1,000 kW), was being installed on some models. A stretched version of the Iroquois, first flown during August 1961, was also produced in response to Army demands for a version than could accommodate more troops. Further modifications would include the use of all-aluminum construction, the adoption of a rotor brake, and alternative powerplants.
The Iroquois was first used in combat operations during the Vietnam War, the first examples being deployed in March 1962. It was used for various purposes, conducting general support, air assault, cargo transport, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, electronic
VC
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
My husband loves this patch!
Alex Husband
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
This patch is exactly what was described. Good workmanship. Will use this service again.
Recommended Products
