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Bell UH-1 vs Mil Mi 17 - Comparison

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Bell UH-1

Bell UH-1

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed"Huey") is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed tail and main rotors. The first member of the Huey family that was prolific, it was designed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and over 16,000 have been built since 1960.



The Iroquois was originally designated HU-1 the Huey nickname, which has remained in common use, despite the official redesignation to UH-1 in 1962. The saw service in combat operations with around 7,000 helicopters, during the Vietnam War. 205 and the Bell 204 are Iroquois versions developed for the civil sector.

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Mil Mi 17

Mil Mi 17

The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet/Russian helicopter in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude.



It's known as the Mi-8M series in agency. It's a medium transport helicopter. There are also armed gunship versions.

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