Helicopter UH-1B 63-08612
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08612Date: 06/03/1966
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0400 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, HANGER BEARING
It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak.
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
for 5000.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00274, FM232 ()
The following is Goldbook
information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-08612
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter
and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0464.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.
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