Bell UH-1 Huey Aircraft
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois — universally known as the Huey — is the iconic Vietnam-era military helicopter that became a civilian utility/firefighting workhorse after demilitarization. The UH-1H variant (single-engine Lycoming T53) is most common on the used market; many are restricted-category airframes used for fire suppression, utility lift or warbird display. Mandate-upgrade costs and restricted-category limitations are key considerations.
3 used Bell UH-1 Huey aircraft for sale · 13-seat · Reference price ~$850,000 ($450,000–$1,600,000) · updated yesterday
Bell UH-1 Huey Specifications
Model specThe Bell UH-1 Huey is a 13-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 110 kt (204 km/h), a range of 276 nm (511 km), and a useful load of 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg).
Bell UH-1 Huey for Sale
Bell UH-1 Huey asking prices range from $500,000 to $897,685, with a median of $698,842 (market reference $850,000).
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How much does a Bell UH-1 Huey cost? Used UH-1 Huey prices: $500K – $897K, average $698K (median $698K); market reference $850K, across 2 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Bell UH-1 Huey
When buying a Bell UH-1 Huey, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.