The original Bell Helicopter Model 204 (UH-1A through UH-1C) and Model 205 (UH-1D through UH-1X) were developed for the U.S. Army and entered service in 1956 and were the first turbine-powered Army helicopters. One of the basic design specifications for the UH-1 was the requirement by the Aviation Section of the Surgeon General's Office for the Army's utility helicopter to carry at least four litter cases; hence the Huey had a maximum width of 98 1/2 inches to accommodate stretchers sideways. It was to carry an 800-pound payload for a 100 nautical mile radius mission.
Plastic Model Review:
http://warwheels.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=243
Other UH-1 Information:
http://avia.russian.ee/helicopters_eng/bell_uh-1.php
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/uh-1-history.htm
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