Fortunately, the “howitzer Huey” never materialized. It was likely an unworkable concept, given the helicopter’s limitations.

The Bell UH-1 helicopter, popularly known as the "Huey," was the workhorse aircraft for U.S. forces in Vietnam. Well adapted for jungle warfare, the Huey could fly at low altitudes and speeds ...

This article delves into the UH-60 Blackhawk's maneuverability and agility and whether the midair pax jet collision was avoidable by the UH-60 pilots.