Italeri Uh - 1B Huey

The Italeri UH-1B Huey (part number HC-040) focuses on one of the most recognisable military helicopters ever built. Originally designed by Bell at the end of the 1950s, the UH-1 earned a global reputation for reliability and robust construction, with widespread adoption across multiple nations.

About the UH-1B Huey

• Designed by Bell in the late 1950s and still seen in later versions today
• Extensively used during the Vietnam conflict by U.S. forces in support and attack roles
• Adopted by the armed forces of numerous countries, including Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands
• Early UH-1 variants remained in service into the late 1970s before being replaced by more advanced versions
• Technical data reference: fuselage length approximately 11.70 m

Italeri’s HC-040 UH-1B Huey pays tribute to this enduring rotorcraft, often known simply as the "Huey", whose service history and versatility made it a benchmark in military helicopter operations.