Corgi Aviation Archive Legends US50411
Bell UH-1C Huey Diecast Model
US Army 174th AHC Sharks, Vietnam, 1966 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Bell UH-1C Huey | | 14.5" | | 12" |
The 174th AHC "Sharks", arrived in Vietnam with the fronts of their Hueys painted the factory subdued olive green and black. The only distinguishing marks were the white "triangular fin" painted on the vertical stabilizer at the end of the tail boom. Early in 1966 the unit officially asked for and received permission from the famous Flying Tigers of WWII to adapt their P-40 Warhawk's sharks-mouth paint scheme to the Shark's helicopters. Permission was received in June 1966, and every Shark from then on until the unit stood down at the end of 1971 proudly bared those famous teeth into combat. While numerous USAF jets and some AH-1G Cobra helicopters used the shark's mouth in Vietnam, the 174th Sharks were the only UH-1 Huey gunships in the entire war to sport the shark's teeth, and the only unit to get "official permission" from the Flying Tigers to do so.
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.
Corgi's 1:48 scale UH-1 Hueys are some of the most popular helicopters produced by this manufacturer. These models boast large transparent windows surrounding the cockpit, which provide a clear view of the cockpit interior. Separately applied delicate wiper blades are mounted on the front windows with correctly tinted windows above. The rear cargo bay doors are fixed in the open position and provide a panoramic view of the entire interior. Each release features a beautifully detailed diecast metal rotor head assembly with plastic rotor blades. Releases in this series showcase a variety of detailed ordnance configurations, such as a side mounted tube-launched rocket, machine guns with detailed ammo belts and a nose mounted grenade launcher.
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The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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