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Old 6th Jan 2002, 20:20
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The 204B was actually the first "Huey" it was designated the (A) then (B)with changes. Next out was a different body and designated the (D) which after changing from the L-11 to L-13 engine became the (H)
The (C) and (M) were 204 bodies with 540 rotorsystems and bigger engines and used mainly for gunships. both the C/M had shorter tailbooms as did all 204s, and not real good where tail rotor authority is a must. Other variants of the (D) were the (V) for medevac and Electronic surveilance (E) The Air Force and Navy also had 204 bodies with side exhaust engines.
The (D) body evolved into the 212 or (UH-1N) and is today further made in to the B412. Or as is said the 212 is a Huey with two engines and the 412 is a Huey with two engines and four blades.
Im sure Lu could get in here and give all the finer points, but these are just the basics from one with a couple thousand hours of (Pilot Time) in them.

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