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There were multiple types of versions of the UH-1 "Iroquois" used in Vietnam. The helicopter is also known as "Huey" which presumably originates from it's first designation HU-1A which was later on changed to UH-1.
To go into detail about all the different versions would be too much for a photo thread but there are a few main characteristics to differentiate between them. The most destinctive features to distinguish them are the length of the fuselage and type of engine housing.
Note: This thread will not be used to showcase the various armament versions of the Huey as a different thread for that is already existing here. I'll also exclude any UH-1 used by the 20th SOS (Special Operation Squadron) as I plan to create a seperate one for them and the ARRS (Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service).
The most common type of the Huey in Vietnam was the UH-1D which was mainly used as troop carrier. I was also known under the nickname "Slick" which comes from the look and it's rudimentary armament normally only consisting of two M-60 as doorguns.
A "Slick" dropping off troops on a hill top.
A SEAL Team posing infront of a "Slick".
LLDB (ARVN Special Forces) boarding a "Slick".
A VNAF "Slick" taking some retreating ARVN troops on board during Operation Lam Son 719.
To go into detail about all the different versions would be too much for a photo thread but there are a few main characteristics to differentiate between them. The most destinctive features to distinguish them are the length of the fuselage and type of engine housing.
Note: This thread will not be used to showcase the various armament versions of the Huey as a different thread for that is already existing here. I'll also exclude any UH-1 used by the 20th SOS (Special Operation Squadron) as I plan to create a seperate one for them and the ARRS (Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service).
The most common type of the Huey in Vietnam was the UH-1D which was mainly used as troop carrier. I was also known under the nickname "Slick" which comes from the look and it's rudimentary armament normally only consisting of two M-60 as doorguns.
A "Slick" dropping off troops on a hill top.
A SEAL Team posing infront of a "Slick".
LLDB (ARVN Special Forces) boarding a "Slick".
A VNAF "Slick" taking some retreating ARVN troops on board during Operation Lam Son 719.
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