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 UH-1D Iroquois (Huey) - Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA Posted by:  Hikenutty
N 47° 05.826 W 122° 36.896
10T E 529222 N 5216026
This helicopter can be found on display in the central courtyard of the Fort Lewis Military Museum.
Waymark Code: WM2G98
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2007
Views: 96
The following information is from the fact sheet found on the helicopter at the Fort Lewis Military Museum:
- Weight: 5,215 lbs
- Height: 14'5"
- Length: 57'1"
- Width: 8'7"
- Rotor Diameter: 48'
- Top Speed: 135 mph
- Range: 315 miles
- Service Ceiling: 19,390 ft.
- Crew: 2-4 (Pilot, Co-pilot and 2 door gunners)
- Weapons: 1 or 2 M-60D 7.62 or 1 GAU-17 7.62 2x7 shot, 2.75" rocket pods.
The Huey became famous for its versatility and usage during the Vietnam War. Used primarily as a troop transport, its maneuverable airframe and firepower was able to insert troops into most Hot LZ's, and then extract them out when needed.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): UH-1D Iroquois
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Fort Lewis Military Museum
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
Open 12-4, Wednesday through Sunday.
Before visiting you first must check in at main gate Visitor Center. Bring driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and your social security number to receive clearance to be on the base.
Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.
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