Bell UH-1N Twin Huey

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The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter. It is a member of the extensive Huey family. The initial version was the CUH-1N Twin Huey, later CH-135 Twin Huey, which was first ordered by the Canadian Forces in 1968. Barely a year following initial discussions, the UH-1N performed its maiden flight in April 1969. Its procurement by the US military was initially controversial due to the high level of Canadian content, such as its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T turboshaft engines. However, the acquisition was approved and the Twin Huey was quickly delivered to the United States Air Force and sent to front line combat units in Vietnam in October 1970. In 1971, the Canadian Forces, United States Marine Corps, and the United States Navy all received their first examples. Bell was quick to adapt the Twin Huey into a civilian helicopter, the Bell 212, and the later Bell 412. The Twin Huey saw service in numerous...

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