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Huey Helicopter Contract for Minuteman Security USAF (video)
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Yes, the Huey is alive and well with the USAF guarding our nuclear Minutemen missiles. Several companies are in a bidding battle to replace the 45 year old UH-1N fleet. Bell Helicopter states the 'new' Huey will have twice the range and three times the load carrying capability as the old Huey. For those of you who love the UH-1N Huey Helicopter this is worth reading about. Bell Helicopter wants USAF to trade Huey for Huey As the US Air Force pumps more money into its nuclear mission, Bell Helicopter and several other rotorcraft manufacturers are eyeing a lucrative opportunity...