{"product_id":"icm48293","title":"ICM Models 1\/48 UH-1C Huey Gunship US Attack Helicopter - ICM48293","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003cstrong\u003eUH-1C Huey Gunship US Attack Helicopter\u003c\/strong\u003e from ICM Models at Mega Hobby. This release is listed in 1\/48 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Korean War, the U.S. Army formulated requirements for a new multipurpose helicopter based on operational experience gained during the conflict. Bell Helicopter won the competition with its Model 204, designated XH-40. The prototype made its first flight on October 20, 1956, followed by the production HU-1A, officially named Iroquois. Its original HU-1 designation quickly gave rise to the nickname “Huey.” In 1962, under the new unified U.S. military designation system, the helicopter was redesignated UH-1.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first Hueys arrived in Vietnam in 1962, performing troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and fire-support missions. The growing need for dedicated fire-support helicopters, or “gunships,” led to the development of the UH-1C. In June 1965, UH-1C helicopters began entering service with U.S. Army aviation units. Developed specifically for the gunship role, they featured a more powerful engine and wider main rotor blades for improved performance and maneuverability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne of the principal armament configurations was the XM21 system, combining two six-barrel 7.62 mm M134 Miniguns with pods for 70 mm unguided rockets. With their firepower and maneuverability, UH-1C gunships provided effective support for ground forces, secured landing zones, and conducted night operations. Approximately 750 UH-1C helicopters were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48   \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM Models   \u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM48293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ICM Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: UH-1C Huey Gunship US Attack Helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ICM48293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icm-models\"\u003eICM Models\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e or prepare your next project with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974301450314,"sku":"ICM48293","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/icm48293-148-icm-models-uh-1c-huey-gunship-us-attack-helicopter-preorder-squadron-model-models__22623.1793110643.webp?v=1794548681","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/icm48293","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}