Custom Bell® UH-1V HUEY 71-20177
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When Every Minute Mattered.
Few helicopters are as legendary as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known as the Huey. For the crews who answered the call of DUSTOFF, these helicopters were more than aircraft. They were lifelines.
Originally built as a UH-1H, 71-20177 was later converted to the UH-1V configuration for dedicated aeromedical evacuation duties. After its military career, the helicopter was retired to Victorville, California, where MotoArt recovered its original material in 2026.
Now, that material lives on as individually numbered PlaneTags, honoring the legendary Huey and the courageous crews who dedicated themselves to bringing the wounded home.
Own a piece of the DUSTOFF legacy.
OUR PLANE'S STORY
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois earned its place in aviation history as one of the most recognizable and versatile military helicopters ever built. Nicknamed the "Huey," it became synonymous with U.S. Army aviation, transporting troops, delivering supplies, and evacuating wounded personnel from the battlefield.
For DUSTOFF crews, the Huey served a particularly important purpose. These dedicated medical evacuation teams flew into dangerous conditions to retrieve the wounded, often operating unarmed helicopters marked with red crosses. Their mission demanded extraordinary courage, skill, and speed when every minute mattered.
Bell UH-1V, 71-20177, was originally manufactured as a UH-1H-BF Iroquois, construction number 13001. It was later converted to the UH-1V aeromedical evacuation configuration, a specialized version of the Huey equipped with improved avionics and medical rescue capabilities.
The UH-1V continued the Huey's lifesaving legacy beyond the Vietnam era, serving with Army and National Guard medical evacuation units as newer helicopters gradually entered service.
Following its military career, 71-20177 was retired and stored at Victorville, California. In 2020, the MotoArt team traveled to Victorville to retrieve material from the helicopter, bringing it back to the workshop in Torrance to be transformed into PlaneTags.
Each individually numbered PlaneTag is crafted from authentic aircraft material, preserving a tangible connection to 71-20177 and honoring the generations of DUSTOFF crews who answered the call. Read more: DUSTOFF: When Every Minute Mattered
From a lifesaving mission to a lasting piece of aviation history.
Bell® UH-1V HUEY 71-20177
Features
- Crafted from authentic Bell UH-1V Iroquois 71-20177 “Huey” aircraft material
- Original UH-1H converted for DUSTOFF aeromedical evacuation duties
- Individually numbered, limited-edition PlaneTags
- Material recovered from Victorville, California, in 2020
- Made in the USA by MotoArt
- Each tag is unique, with natural variations in color, finish, and wear
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: BELL Helicopter
- Type: UH-1V Iroquois
- S/N: 71-20177
- Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, medic)
- Main Rotor Diameter: 48 ft 0 in w/2 blades
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 8 ft 6 in w/2 blades
- Fuselage Length: 41 ft 11 in
- Height: 14 ft 5 in
- Equipment: Dme, Radar Altimeter, Medical Evacuation System, Litter Support
- Patient Capacity: Up to 6 Litter or 9 Ambulatory Patients
Performance:
- Range: 318 mi
- Cruise Speed: 127 mph
- Ceiling: 12,600 ft
- Empty Weight: 5,132 lb
- Max Takeoff Weight: 9,500 lb
- Rate of Climb: 1,600 ft per minute
- Engine: 1x Lycoming T53-L-13B Turboshaft
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DISCLAIMER
BELL® associated emblems and logos and body designs are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Textron in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags LLC.
Perfect Aviation Gift
PlaneTags are:
- Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.
- Unique - each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.
- Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card.
- Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.
*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
Our Aircraft's Story
Our Aircraft's Story
When Every Minute Mattered.
Few helicopters are as legendary as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known as the Huey. For the crews who answered the call of DUSTOFF, these helicopters were more than aircraft. They were lifelines.
Originally built as a UH-1H, 71-20177 was later converted to the UH-1V configuration for dedicated aeromedical evacuation duties. After its military career, the helicopter was retired to Victorville, California, where MotoArt recovered its original material in 2026.
Now, that material lives on as individually numbered PlaneTags, honoring the legendary Huey and the courageous crews who dedicated themselves to bringing the wounded home.
Own a piece of the DUSTOFF legacy.
OUR PLANE'S STORY
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois earned its place in aviation history as one of the most recognizable and versatile military helicopters ever built. Nicknamed the "Huey," it became synonymous with U.S. Army aviation, transporting troops, delivering supplies, and evacuating wounded personnel from the battlefield.
For DUSTOFF crews, the Huey served a particularly important purpose. These dedicated medical evacuation teams flew into dangerous conditions to retrieve the wounded, often operating unarmed helicopters marked with red crosses. Their mission demanded extraordinary courage, skill, and speed when every minute mattered.
Bell UH-1V, 71-20177, was originally manufactured as a UH-1H-BF Iroquois, construction number 13001. It was later converted to the UH-1V aeromedical evacuation configuration, a specialized version of the Huey equipped with improved avionics and medical rescue capabilities.
The UH-1V continued the Huey's lifesaving legacy beyond the Vietnam era, serving with Army and National Guard medical evacuation units as newer helicopters gradually entered service.
Following its military career, 71-20177 was retired and stored at Victorville, California. In 2020, the MotoArt team traveled to Victorville to retrieve material from the helicopter, bringing it back to the workshop in Torrance to be transformed into PlaneTags.
Each individually numbered PlaneTag is crafted from authentic aircraft material, preserving a tangible connection to 71-20177 and honoring the generations of DUSTOFF crews who answered the call. Read more: DUSTOFF: When Every Minute Mattered
From a lifesaving mission to a lasting piece of aviation history.
Bell® UH-1V HUEY 71-20177
Features
- Crafted from authentic Bell UH-1V Iroquois 71-20177 “Huey” aircraft material
- Original UH-1H converted for DUSTOFF aeromedical evacuation duties
- Individually numbered, limited-edition PlaneTags
- Material recovered from Victorville, California, in 2020
- Made in the USA by MotoArt
- Each tag is unique, with natural variations in color, finish, and wear
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: BELL Helicopter
- Type: UH-1V Iroquois
- S/N: 71-20177
- Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, medic)
- Main Rotor Diameter: 48 ft 0 in w/2 blades
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 8 ft 6 in w/2 blades
- Fuselage Length: 41 ft 11 in
- Height: 14 ft 5 in
- Equipment: Dme, Radar Altimeter, Medical Evacuation System, Litter Support
- Patient Capacity: Up to 6 Litter or 9 Ambulatory Patients
Performance:
- Range: 318 mi
- Cruise Speed: 127 mph
- Ceiling: 12,600 ft
- Empty Weight: 5,132 lb
- Max Takeoff Weight: 9,500 lb
- Rate of Climb: 1,600 ft per minute
- Engine: 1x Lycoming T53-L-13B Turboshaft
Explore More Military Helicopter PlaneTags
-
Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk 87-24659
A Gulf War veteran from the helicopter family that succeeded the Huey, this EH-60A was equipped for electronic warfare. -
Bell AH-1W SuperCobra 163941
Another legendary Bell helicopter, this U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran served during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. -
Boeing MH-47G Chinook 05-03761
From a Vietnam-era CH-47A to an MH-47G serving with the elite Night Stalkers, this helicopter represents an extraordinary evolution in Army aviation.
DISCLAIMER
BELL® associated emblems and logos and body designs are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Textron in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags LLC.
Perfect Aviation Gift
PlaneTags are:
- Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.
- Unique - each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.
- Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card.
- Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.
*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
When Every Minute Mattered.
Few helicopters are as legendary as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known as the Huey. For the crews who answered the call of DUSTOFF, these helicopters were more than aircraft. They were lifelines.
Originally built as a UH-1H, 71-20177 was later converted to the UH-1V configuration for dedicated aeromedical evacuation duties. After its military career, the helicopter was retired to Victorville, California, where MotoArt recovered its original material in 2026.
Now, that material lives on as individually numbered PlaneTags, honoring the legendary Huey and the courageous crews who dedicated themselves to bringing the wounded home.
Own a piece of the DUSTOFF legacy.
OUR PLANE'S STORY
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois earned its place in aviation history as one of the most recognizable and versatile military helicopters ever built. Nicknamed the "Huey," it became synonymous with U.S. Army aviation, transporting troops, delivering supplies, and evacuating wounded personnel from the battlefield.
For DUSTOFF crews, the Huey served a particularly important purpose. These dedicated medical evacuation teams flew into dangerous conditions to retrieve the wounded, often operating unarmed helicopters marked with red crosses. Their mission demanded extraordinary courage, skill, and speed when every minute mattered.
Bell UH-1V, 71-20177, was originally manufactured as a UH-1H-BF Iroquois, construction number 13001. It was later converted to the UH-1V aeromedical evacuation configuration, a specialized version of the Huey equipped with improved avionics and medical rescue capabilities.
The UH-1V continued the Huey's lifesaving legacy beyond the Vietnam era, serving with Army and National Guard medical evacuation units as newer helicopters gradually entered service.
Following its military career, 71-20177 was retired and stored at Victorville, California. In 2020, the MotoArt team traveled to Victorville to retrieve material from the helicopter, bringing it back to the workshop in Torrance to be transformed into PlaneTags.
Each individually numbered PlaneTag is crafted from authentic aircraft material, preserving a tangible connection to 71-20177 and honoring the generations of DUSTOFF crews who answered the call. Read more: DUSTOFF: When Every Minute Mattered
From a lifesaving mission to a lasting piece of aviation history.
Bell® UH-1V HUEY 71-20177
Features
- Crafted from authentic Bell UH-1V Iroquois 71-20177 “Huey” aircraft material
- Original UH-1H converted for DUSTOFF aeromedical evacuation duties
- Individually numbered, limited-edition PlaneTags
- Material recovered from Victorville, California, in 2020
- Made in the USA by MotoArt
- Each tag is unique, with natural variations in color, finish, and wear
Characteristics:
- Manufacturer: BELL Helicopter
- Type: UH-1V Iroquois
- S/N: 71-20177
- Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, medic)
- Main Rotor Diameter: 48 ft 0 in w/2 blades
- Tail Rotor Diameter: 8 ft 6 in w/2 blades
- Fuselage Length: 41 ft 11 in
- Height: 14 ft 5 in
- Equipment: Dme, Radar Altimeter, Medical Evacuation System, Litter Support
- Patient Capacity: Up to 6 Litter or 9 Ambulatory Patients
Performance:
- Range: 318 mi
- Cruise Speed: 127 mph
- Ceiling: 12,600 ft
- Empty Weight: 5,132 lb
- Max Takeoff Weight: 9,500 lb
- Rate of Climb: 1,600 ft per minute
- Engine: 1x Lycoming T53-L-13B Turboshaft
Explore More Military Helicopter PlaneTags
-
Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk 87-24659
A Gulf War veteran from the helicopter family that succeeded the Huey, this EH-60A was equipped for electronic warfare. -
Bell AH-1W SuperCobra 163941
Another legendary Bell helicopter, this U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran served during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. -
Boeing MH-47G Chinook 05-03761
From a Vietnam-era CH-47A to an MH-47G serving with the elite Night Stalkers, this helicopter represents an extraordinary evolution in Army aviation.
DISCLAIMER
BELL® associated emblems and logos and body designs are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Textron in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags LLC.
Perfect Aviation Gift
PlaneTags are:
- Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.
- Unique - each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.
- Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card.
- Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.
*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
Caution: Not recommended for children under 8 years of age. This product contains chemical-based paint which may cause respiratory irritation if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. Keep out of mouth.
Custom Bell® UH-1V HUEY 71-20177