Bell UH-1M 'Huey' SN: 66-15083
Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:H-1
  Designation:UH-1
  Version:M
  Nickname:Huey
  Service:U.S. Tri-Service
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Modified Mission:Utility
Specifications
  Length: 42' 7" 12.9 m
  Height:12' 7" 3.8 m
  Wingspan: 44' 13.4 m
  Empty Weight: 5,071 lb 2,299 kg
  Gross Weight: 9,499 lb 4,308 kg
  Max Weight: 9,500 lb 4,308 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming T53-L-13
  Horsepower (each): 1400
Performance
  Range: 382 miles 615 km
  Max Speed: 148 mph 238 km/h 128 kt
  Climb: 1,400 ft/min 426 m/min
  Ceiling: 11,500 ft 3,505 m

 
 

The QAM's Huey, Ser.# 66-15083, was acquired as Surplus from the U.S. Army, at Westover AFB, Chicopee MA.. It was transported back to the Museum on 6-23-93 by the 143rd Tactical Airlift Group, R.I. Air National Guard in a C-130 Transport Aircraft.

The Museum's Huey has been documented as having served with the 57th Aviation Company in Vietnam as a GUNSHIP.

Source: Howard Weekley Jr. of QAM