Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HH1004
Bell UH-1C Huey Diecast Model
US Army 174th AHC Sharks Gun Platoon, "Ace of Spades", Vietnam, 1966 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Bell UH-1C Huey | | 9.75" | | 8" |
There were 766 Bell UH-1C helicopters built in several equipment modified variants. One was the "Frog" equipped with side-mounted XM-158 twin rocket pods each holding seven 2.75 inch rockets. The "M-5" fitted the gunship with a nose turret mounting an M-75 40 mm automatic anti-personnel grenade launcher that held 300 anti-personnel grenades. The crews referred to these as "Chunkers" because of the sound when the grenades were fired. The infamous "Shark" gunships were created in 1966 when permission was granted to use the fearsome looking "Tiger Mouth" on the front of the Hueys.
In 1971 the 174th AHC was part of the disastrous Operation Lam Son 719 in Laos. On Wednesday March 3, 1971 UH-1C #64-14170 "Ace Of Spades" was crewed by pilot Gary Harter, co-pilot Morgan Mills, door gunner Pat Wade and crew-chief Bob Jansen. UH-1C #170 and another UH-1C were flying escort for some news people as well as supporting an assault on LZ Lolo. During the action both "Frogs" were brought down by fire from multiple guns in the area. #170 landed beside QL9 (Highway 9 – a dirt road) and the crew were safely picked up.
Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and general utility helicopter, the UH-1 Huey was first flown on October 20, 1956. Nicknamed "Huey" because of its original "HU-1" designation, this aircraft became famous during the Vietnam War, where 7,000 of them served in a variety of roles, from MEDEVAC and search and rescue to troop transport, air assault and ground attack. As a troop transporter, the Huey revolutionized warfare, giving the Army the ability to strategically position troops in various locations that were otherwise difficult to reach in the heavy jungle environment. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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