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U44629479: /* Media */ Edits

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U100904013: Added the video to the UH-1B tab

2024-03-08T14:24:08Z

Added the video to the UH-1B tab

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Reformatted

2024-02-06T12:39:12Z

‎Suspended armament: Reformatted

U44629479: /* Custom loadout options */ Edits

2023-03-20T19:56:02Z

‎Custom loadout options: Edits

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-08T17:44:34Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Offensive armament */

2022-09-14T14:24:24Z

‎Offensive armament

U38088265: /* Offensive armament */ Updated

2022-09-14T14:22:12Z

‎Offensive armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

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 The {{PAGENAME}} does not fly with any protective armour or bullet-proof glass, which if installed would decrease the UH-1's ability to complete its mission. As such, the pilot must take this into account and fly the helicopter accordingly. Bull rushing right into the middle of a battlefield usually ends with disastrous results as without the armour, the Huey has nothing but thin metal fuselage coverings to protect the crew and vital equipment. The engine, transmission, main rotor, and tail rotors are all exposed to fire from missiles, rockets, cannons and even small calibre machine guns. The pilot must be aware of their surrounds and work to fight from the enemy vehicles blind spots or weak sides, because a burning and crashed helicopter only pads the enemies' score-count. Pick and choose your battles to preserve the helicopter.
-But the "thin metal fuselage" is still "metal", it would provide minor, temporary protection for the interior modules (i.e. fuel, transmission, engine, crew, etc). This means that 7.62 mm calibre and below could potentially be stopped by the fuselage for a few shots until the fuselage starts giving warning when it slowly becomes yellow or orange.
+But the "thin metal fuselage" is still "metal", it would provide minor, temporary protection for the interior modules (i.e. fuel, transmission, engine, crew, etc). This means that calibres 7.62 mm and below could potentially be stopped by the fuselage for a few shots until the fuselage starts giving warning when it slowly becomes yellow or orange.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The ammunition used is a 40 x 53 mm high-velocity grenade, the default in War Thunder is the high explosive anti-tank grenade (HEATGR). Rounds from this launcher are good at peppering lightly armoured vehicles, vehicles with open crew tops and heavier armoured vehicles which may have weak spots to exploit.
-[[File:UH-1B RAAF M134 Minigun.JPG|thumb|350x350px|A view of an '''[[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134 Minigun]]''' mated with the XM-21 flexible mount of an RAAF [[UH-1B]] Huey.]]
+[[File:UH-1B RAAF M134 Minigun.JPG|thumb|350x350px|A view of an [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134 Minigun]] mated with the XM-21 flexible mount of an RAAF [[UH-1B]] Huey.]]
 === Suspended armament ===
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 {{Navigation-End}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns, and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with it's almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire rate was an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage it being rifle calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.
+The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns, and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with its almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire rate was an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage it being rifle-calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.
-[[File:UH-1B_mightymouse.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A side view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' with a side mounted [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rocket launcher.]]Due to weight and recoil issues of autocannons, helicopters typically have a workaround which allows them to have similar firepower without the drawbacks. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets which just needed to be aimed at the target and fired. The Mighty Mouse rockets, when launched, have fins which flip out to spin-stabilise them and guide them in as straight of a path as possible without any further guidance. While a single rocket can inflict some severe damage including shooting down bomber aircraft, typically one rocket will not be enough. Effectively the rockets work like a cannon with a shotgun pattern, where they pack a punch like a cannon, but have the accuracy of a shotgun and typically requires firing off several at a time to ensure a few will hit the target. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with two amounts of the rockets, either 38 when stock or mixed with twin M134 Miniguns, or a total of 78 rockets when utilising them on both pylons. With the ability of the helicopter to swoop in and reorient towards a target in a matter of seconds, rockets can be streaking towards their target before the enemy has the chance to either notice or even swing a gun around to counter. Mighty Mouse rockets pack a punch, however, may not have enough oomph to get through some of the thicker skinned vehicles found on the battlefield.
+[[File:UH-1B_mightymouse.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A side view of an {{PAGENAME}} with a side mounted [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rocket launcher.]]Due to weight and recoil issues of autocannons, helicopters typically have a workaround which allows them to have similar firepower without the drawbacks. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets which just needed to be aimed at the target and fired. The Mighty Mouse rockets, when launched, have fins which flip out to spin-stabilise them and guide them in as straight of a path as possible without any further guidance. While a single rocket can inflict some severe damage including shooting down bomber aircraft, typically one rocket will not be enough. Effectively the rockets work like a cannon with a shotgun pattern, where they pack a punch like a cannon, but have the accuracy of a shotgun and typically requires firing off several at a time to ensure a few will hit the target. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with two amounts of the rockets, either 38 when stock or mixed with twin M134 Miniguns, or a total of 78 rockets when utilising them on both pylons. With the ability of the helicopter to swoop in and reorient towards a target in a matter of seconds, rockets can be streaking towards their target before the enemy has the chance to either notice or even swing a gun around to counter. Mighty Mouse rockets pack a punch, however, may not have enough oomph to get through some of the thicker skinned vehicles found on the battlefield.
 Not without a heavy-hitter, the {{PAGENAME}} can dish out damage with unguided rockets; however, to tackle some of the armoured goliaths rolling around on the battlefield, it needs something bigger! To meet this need, six [[AGM-22]] manual to command line of sight (MCLOS) wire-guided anti-tank missiles are installed. Knowing the location of an enemy tank allows the helicopter pilot to take evasive action while setting up to fire off a missile. Using structures and terrain as a shield, the helicopter pilot can fire off a missile and then guide it to the target without being a target itself. It is vital to fire, hit and then move as a sitting helicopter makes for an easy target and while guiding a missile to the destination, the pilot can get tunnel vision and not realise inbound threats to their position.
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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
-* ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[UH-1 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 {{Specs-Heli-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.'' -->
-Helicopters have a unique role on the battlefield and fitting them with armour is not as easy as it is on a tank or on a jet. The helicopter's setup is such that it must take off and land vertically, hover and fly and as the aircraft gets heavier, bigger and heavier equipment are needed to balance until you are left with a massive helicopter which cannot fly or do its intended mission. The Huey balances this out with a vehicle which can manoeuvre as needed and carry a decent payload whether people or weapon systems.
+Helicopters have a unique role on the battlefield and fitting them with armour is not as easy as it is on a tank or a jet. The helicopter's setup is such that it must take off and land vertically, hover and fly and as the aircraft gets heavier, bigger and heavier equipment are needed to balance until you are left with a massive helicopter which cannot fly or do its intended mission. The Huey balances this out with a vehicle which can manoeuvre as needed and carry a decent payload whether people or weapon systems.
-The {{PAGENAME}} does not fly with any protective armour or bullet-proof glass, which if installed would decrease the UH-1's ability to complete its mission. As such, the pilot must take this into account and fly the helicopter accordingly. Bull rushing right into the middle of a battlefield usually ends with disastrous results as the without armour, the Huey has nothing but thin metal fuselage coverings to protect the crew and vital equipment. The engine, transmission, main rotor and tail rotors are all exposed to fire from missiles, rockets, cannons and even small calibre machine guns. The pilot must be aware of their surrounds and work to fight from the enemy vehicles blind spots or weak sides, because a burning and crashed helicopter only pads the enemies' score-count. Pick and choose your battles to preserve the helicopter.
+The {{PAGENAME}} does not fly with any protective armour or bullet-proof glass, which if installed would decrease the UH-1's ability to complete its mission. As such, the pilot must take this into account and fly the helicopter accordingly. Bull rushing right into the middle of a battlefield usually ends with disastrous results as without the armour, the Huey has nothing but thin metal fuselage coverings to protect the crew and vital equipment. The engine, transmission, main rotor, and tail rotors are all exposed to fire from missiles, rockets, cannons and even small calibre machine guns. The pilot must be aware of their surrounds and work to fight from the enemy vehicles blind spots or weak sides, because a burning and crashed helicopter only pads the enemies' score-count. Pick and choose your battles to preserve the helicopter.
-But the "thin metal fuselage" is still "metal", it would provide minor, temporary protection for the interior modules (i.e. fuel, transmission, engine, crew, etc). This means that calibres that are 7.62 mm and below could potentially be stopped by the fuselage for a few several hundred shots until the fuselage starts giving warning when it slowly becomes yellow or orange.
+But the "thin metal fuselage" is still "metal", it would provide minor, temporary protection for the interior modules (i.e. fuel, transmission, engine, crew, etc). This means that 7.62 mm calibre and below could potentially be stopped by the fuselage for a few shots until the fuselage starts giving warning when it slowly becomes yellow or orange.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ** 1 x 40 mm M75 grenade launcher, nose turret (150 rpg)
-The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the nose turreted M75 Grenade Launcher after researching and purchasing the tier II Weaponry module M75. The M75 is a grenade launcher which can fire 40 mm grenade shells at the rate of 230 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 800 ft/s (244 m/s). To ensure safe operation of the M75, when the trigger finger releases the firing trigger, the launcher automatically recenters itself and points forward (safe position) before firing can be resumed.
+The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the nose turreted M75 Grenade Launcher after researching and purchasing the tier II Weaponry module M75. The M75 is a grenade launcher which can fire 40 mm grenade shells at 230 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 800 ft/s (244 m/s). To ensure safe operation of the M75, after firing, the launcher automatically recenters itself and points forward (safe position) before firing can be resumed.
 The ammunition used is a 40 x 53 mm high-velocity grenade, the default in War Thunder is the high explosive anti-tank grenade (HEATGR). Rounds from this launcher are good at peppering lightly armoured vehicles, vehicles with open crew tops and heavier armoured vehicles which may have weak spots to exploit.
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
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 {{Navigation-End}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with it's almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire were an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage being rifle calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking on more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.
+The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns, and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with it's almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire rate was an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage it being rifle calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.
 [[File:UH-1B_mightymouse.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A side view of an '''{{PAGENAME}}''' with a side mounted [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rocket launcher.]]Due to weight and recoil issues of autocannons, helicopters typically have a workaround which allows them to have similar firepower without the drawbacks. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets which just needed to be aimed at the target and fired. The Mighty Mouse rockets, when launched, have fins which flip out to spin-stabilise them and guide them in as straight of a path as possible without any further guidance. While a single rocket can inflict some severe damage including shooting down bomber aircraft, typically one rocket will not be enough. Effectively the rockets work like a cannon with a shotgun pattern, where they pack a punch like a cannon, but have the accuracy of a shotgun and typically requires firing off several at a time to ensure a few will hit the target. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with two amounts of the rockets, either 38 when stock or mixed with twin M134 Miniguns, or a total of 78 rockets when utilising them on both pylons. With the ability of the helicopter to swoop in and reorient towards a target in a matter of seconds, rockets can be streaking towards their target before the enemy has the chance to either notice or even swing a gun around to counter. Mighty Mouse rockets pack a punch, however, may not have enough oomph to get through some of the thicker skinned vehicles found on the battlefield.
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The UH-1B is a utility helicopter, therefore not built for speed, protection, and manoeuvrability, so instead the pilot must rely heavily on medium to long range engagements using its AGM-22 missiles. The typical tactic of the AH-1G where the pilot doesn't have access to AGMs leaves them no choice but to go directly near or behind the front line will prove hard for the UH-1B, since the UH-1B is not manoeuvrable and fast enough to do it, but if the pilot hasn't unlocked the AGMs yet, the pilot doesn't have a choice but to temporarily bring back the AH-1G tactics until the AGMs are unlocked.
+The UH-1B is a utility helicopter, therefore not built for speed, protection, and manoeuvrability, so instead the pilot must rely heavily on medium to long range engagements using its AGM-22 missiles. The typical tactic of the AH-1G where the pilot doesn't have access to AGMs leaves them no choice but to go directly near or behind the front line. This tactic will prove hard for the UH-1B, since the UH-1B is not manoeuvrable and fast enough to safely be on the 1st line, but if the pilot hasn't unlocked the AGMs yet, the pilot doesn't have a choice but to temporarily bring back the AH-1G tactics until the AGMs are unlocked.
 If using the AGM-22 missiles, it is better to be more than 1 km away from the target to avoid small arms fire (7.62 mm) especially tanks armed with 12.7 mm guns, and also try to be hidden in a place where you can look, shoot-through then hide again as modern MBTs are capable of helicopter engagements such as the Soviet/Russian tanks that are armed with ATGMs that are designed to shoot down helicopters of all kinds efficiently and with precision. Keep in mind that the UH-1Bs AGMs have very limited range yet 3 km is an already decent range, but below average, the AGM is also subsonic that only travels 190 m/s or mach 0.55, this means it will take more than 5 seconds to reach a target from 2 to 3 km away. SPAAGs that are only armed with 20 to 40 mm auto-cannons and target-tracking modules will also have a hard time targeting you from 2 to 3 km if you're on evasive manoeuvres, most SPAAGs are also hull breakable from the turret and can be targeted safely from 2.5 to 3 km away if it hasn't detected you on radar or visual range.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uh_1b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 01:01 discusses the UH-1 Huey. |_xUPs-rPK3g|'''Ultimate UH-1 Huey Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson }}
+{{Youtube-gallery|_xUPs-rPK3g|'''UH-1 Huey Ultimate Guide''' - ''Bob Dickinson''|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 01:01 discusses the UH-1 Huey.}}
 == See also ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 01:01 discusses the UH-1 Huey.}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 01:01 discusses the UH-1 Huey. |_xUPs-rPK3g|'''Ultimate UH-1 Huey Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson }}
 == See also ==

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 | rowspan="5" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (1,500 rpg)
+! [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M134 Minigun]] machine guns (1,500 rpg)
 | || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (3,000 rpg)
+! [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm M134 Minigun]] machine guns (3,000 rpg)
 | 1* || || || 1*
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | 19* || 19 || 19 || 19*
 |-
-! AGM-22 missiles
+! [[AGM-22]] missiles
 | || 3* || 3* ||
 |-
 | colspan="6" | * AGM-22 missiles cannot be equipped with other ordnance
 |}
 The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with it's almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire were an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage being rifle calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking on more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.

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 {{main|AGM-22|FFAR Mighty Mouse|M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
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 * 6 x AGM-22 missiles
 * 2 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (1,500 rpg = 3,000 total)
-* 2 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (6,000 rpg = 12,000 total) + 38 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 2 x 7.62 mm M134 Minigun machine guns (3,000 rpg = 6,000 total)
 The {{PAGENAME}} is a real workhorse utility helicopter which can pack a punch with several different weapons load-outs and configurations utilising rockets, guns and missiles. Selecting a single type of weapon to fly into battle with or mixing it up will allow the pilot to mix and match as necessary for the upcoming fight. The [[M134 Minigun (7.62 mm)|M134]] with it's almost 6,000 rounds-per-minute fire were an early fixture to helicopters as they can fly low and slow allowing them to pivot on the battlefield as necessary to take out personnel and light armoured vehicles. While initially not doing much damage being rifle calibre bullets, if the enemy does not move to avoid the fire, they will start taking on more and more damage. The M134 is also good for clearing trees and exposing hiding positions of armoured vehicles providing a better shot for harder hitting weapon systems. Note that unlike the fixed forward-facing XM-18 gun pods, the XM-21 mounts for the M134 Miniguns are flexible and can be aimed almost 90° to either side, as well as nearly straight up and straight down, providing a key advantage especially when encountering enemy helicopters.

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 * A choice between two presets:
 ** Without offensive armament
-** 1 x 40 mm M75 grenade launcher (150 rpg)
+** 1 x 40 mm M75 grenade launcher, nose turret (150 rpg)
 The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the nose turreted M75 Grenade Launcher after researching and purchasing the tier II Weaponry module M75. The M75 is a grenade launcher which can fire 40 mm grenade shells at the rate of 230 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 800 ft/s (244 m/s). To ensure safe operation of the M75, when the trigger finger releases the firing trigger, the launcher automatically recenters itself and points forward (safe position) before firing can be resumed.

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 {{Specs-Heli-Offensive}}
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the helicopter, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in battle, also what ammunition belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|M129 (40 mm)}}
+{{main|M75 (40 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance after unlocking the tier II Weaponry module '''M129''':
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 1 x 40 mm M129 grenade launcher, nose turret (150 rpg)
+* A choice between two presets:
-The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the nose turreted M129 Grenade Launcher after researching and purchasing the tier II Weaponry module M129. The M129 is a grenade launcher which can fire 40 mm grenade shells at the rate of 400 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 850 ft/s (260 m/s). An upgrade from the old M75 and redesigned, the torque produced from firing the weapon was eliminated and recoil was greatly reduced. To ensure safe operation of the M129, when the trigger finger releases the firing trigger, the launcher automatically recenters itself and points forward (safe position) before firing can be resumed.
+The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with the nose turreted M75 Grenade Launcher after researching and purchasing the tier II Weaponry module M75. The M75 is a grenade launcher which can fire 40 mm grenade shells at the rate of 230 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 800 ft/s (244 m/s). To ensure safe operation of the M75, when the trigger finger releases the firing trigger, the launcher automatically recenters itself and points forward (safe position) before firing can be resumed.
 The ammunition used is a 40 x 53 mm high-velocity grenade, the default in War Thunder is the high explosive anti-tank grenade (HEATGR). Rounds from this launcher are good at peppering lightly armoured vehicles, vehicles with open crew tops and heavier armoured vehicles which may have weak spots to exploit.

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 The UH-1B is a utility helicopter, therefore not built for speed, protection, and manoeuvrability, so instead the pilot must rely heavily on medium to long range engagements using its AGM-22 missiles. The typical tactic of the AH-1G where the pilot doesn't have access to AGMs leaves them no choice but to go directly near or behind the front line will prove hard for the UH-1B, since the UH-1B is not manoeuvrable and fast enough to do it, but if the pilot hasn't unlocked the AGMs yet, the pilot doesn't have a choice but to temporarily bring back the AH-1G tactics until the AGMs are unlocked.
-If using the AGM-22 missiles, it is better to be more than 1 kilometer away from the target to avoid small arms fire (7.62mm) especially tanks armed with 12.7mm guns, and also try to be hidden in a place where you can look, shoot-through then hide again as modern MBTs are capable of helicopter engagements such as the Soviet/Russian tanks that are armed with ATGMs that are designed to shoot down helicopters of all kinds efficiently and with precision. Keep in mind that the UH-1Bs AGMs have very limited range yet 3kms is an already decent range, but below average, the AGM is also subsonic that only travels 190m/s or mach 0.55, this means it will take more than 5 seconds to reach a target from 2 to 3 kilometers away. SPAAGs that are only armed with 20 to 40mm auto-cannons and target-tracking modules will also have a hard time targeting you from 2 to 3 kilometers if you're on evasive manoeuvres, most SPAAGs are also hull breakable from the turret and can be targeted safely from 2.5 to 3 kilometers away if it hasn't detected you on radar or visual range.
+If using the AGM-22 missiles, it is better to be more than 1 km away from the target to avoid small arms fire (7.62 mm) especially tanks armed with 12.7 mm guns, and also try to be hidden in a place where you can look, shoot-through then hide again as modern MBTs are capable of helicopter engagements such as the Soviet/Russian tanks that are armed with ATGMs that are designed to shoot down helicopters of all kinds efficiently and with precision. Keep in mind that the UH-1Bs AGMs have very limited range yet 3 km is an already decent range, but below average, the AGM is also subsonic that only travels 190 m/s or mach 0.55, this means it will take more than 5 seconds to reach a target from 2 to 3 km away. SPAAGs that are only armed with 20 to 40 mm auto-cannons and target-tracking modules will also have a hard time targeting you from 2 to 3 km if you're on evasive manoeuvres, most SPAAGs are also hull breakable from the turret and can be targeted safely from 2.5 to 3 km away if it hasn't detected you on radar or visual range.
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