Bell UH-1N Twin Huey
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The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter.
A member of the extensive Huey family, it first flew in 1969.
The CUH-1N Twin Huey （later CH-135 Twin Huey） was the original version, first ordered by the Canadian Forces.
The UH-1N has a 15-seat configuration, with one pilot and 14 passengers.
In cargo configuration, it has an internal capacity of 220 ft³ （6.23 m³）.
An external load up to 5,000 lb （2,268 kg） can be carried.
The UH-1N was later developed into the civilian Bell 212.
Based on the stretched-fuselage Bell 205, the Bell 212 was originally developed for the Canadian Forces （CF） under the designation CUH-1N Twin Huey.
Later, the CF adopted a new designation system and the aircraft was redesignated CH-135 Twin Huey.
The CF approved the development of the aircraft on 1 May 1968 and purchased 50 aircraft, with deliveries commencing in May 1971.
Canadian CH-135 Twin Huey serving with 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 1985 The US military came very close to not procuring the Twin Huey.
The purchase of the aircraft for US military use was opposed by the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee at the time, L. Mendel Rivers.
Rivers took this position because the aircraft powerplant, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T was produced in Canada.
The Liberal Canadian government of the time had not supported US involvement in Vietnam and had opposed US policies in Southeast Asia, as well as accepting US draft dodgers.
Rivers was also concerned that procurement of the engines would result in a trade deficit situation with Canada.
Congress only approved the purchase when it was assured that a US source would be found for the PT6T/T400 engines.
As a result, the United ...
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