Nov 18, 2005 · CAMP AL QAIM, Iraq -- The UH-1 Huey helicopter is one of the oldest aircraft in the Marine Corps’ war arsenal. Like its counterpart, the AH-1 Cobra, Hueys have been around since the days of...

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military.

Feb 15, 2006 · AL ASAD AIR FIELD, Iraq -- In the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Marine AH-1W Super Cobra attack and UH-1N Huey utility helicopters prowled the skies of the Iraq destroying Iraqi...

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced [PDF] Iraq’s formal request for 16 UH-I HUEY helicopters, upgraded to Bell Helicopter’s “Huey II” configuration. In addition to rewiring, new avionics, and airframe checks/improvements, the Huey II adds Honeywell’s T53-L-703 engine, leading to an increase in hover performance of ...

Nov 3, 2023 · Valued at $300m, this sale encompasses Bell Helicopter contracted logistics support (CLS) and related equipment. The decision has implications for Iraq’s defence capabilities and the ongoing partnership between the two nations.

Nov 8, 2023 · The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Iraq of Bell logistics support for helicopter models 407/407M/407GX, 206B3, OH-58A/C, Huey II and 505 valued $300 million.

Nov 8, 2023 · The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has reported that the US State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale of Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment to the Government of Iraq for an estimated $300 million.

Nov 7, 2023 · U.S. and Iraqi Air Force aircrew prepare an Iraqi UH-1H II Huey prior to a mission at Taji Air Base, Iraq. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force] The State Department has cleared the path for …

Feb 7, 2003 · Background: The H-1 family of helicopters, popularly known as the Huey, is the most successful military helicopter ever produced — more than 16,000 have been produced since 1956. Originating from...

Nov 27, 2007 · AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq -- While deployed to Iraq, the mission of a UH-1N Huey helicopter pilot and his crew is to provide support to ground units with heavy firepower and an extra set of...