The Hirobo 0412-942 30 Scale Iroquois scaled down version of the UH-1B Irokoisu of Bell, which was developed as a military transport. It is equipped with a 2-bladed rotor head system with Hirobo's S-frame designed for scale helicopters. This model's FRP fuselage is painted in olive drab and comes packaged as a assembly kit.
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (unofficially Huey) is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew on 20 October 1956. Ordered into production in March 1960, the UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been produced worldwide.
The first combat operation of the UH-1 was in the service of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. The original designation of HU-1 led to the helicopter's nickname of Huey. In September 1962, the designation was changed to UH-1, but "Huey" remained in common use. Approximately 7,000 UH-1 aircraft saw service in Vietnam.
Specifications:
Total length: 1,190 mm
Width: 270mm
Height: 380mm
Main rotor diameter: 1,244 mm
Tail rotor diameter: 255mm
Gross weight: 3,350 g
Gear ratio: 9.625:1:5.5
Recommended Engine: 32-37 class (46 class conversion available)
50 class engines cannot be used.
about Hirobo S-30 frame Series
Hirobo S-30 frame is developed to provide specific features necessary for scale helicopters. For example,a shaft driven tail drive gives efficient power transfer to the tail system even with in a limited amount space sometimes found in scale helicopters. Hirobo's HPM control system is used to provide super smooth and stable maneuvering.
The Models developed with S-30 frame include LAMA SA-315B,Schweiser-300,Iroquois UH-1B