Designed as the Model 204, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois was the first turboshaft- powered helicopter to enter large scale production, universally nicknamed “HUEY” after its initial pre 1962- HU-1 designation.
About 7000 hueys served in the Vietnam War: as a troop transporter (slicks), for close air support (gunships) and for medical evacuation (medevac/ dustoff).