The H-25 helicopter, also known as the Piasecki HUP Retriever or Army Mule, was a compact, post-war utility helicopter featuring a distinctive tandem rotor design, used by the US Navy and Army for transport, rescue (plane guard), and anti-submarine roles, noted for its sturdy build and versatility from aircraft carriers and land bases. Developed by Piasecki Helicopter Corporation (later Boeing-Vertol), it entered service in the early 1950s with a single radial piston engine and compact fuselage.
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The H-25 helicopter, also known as the Piasecki HUP Retriever or Army Mule, was a compact, post-war utility helicopter featuring a distinctive tandem rotor design, used by the US Navy and Army for transport, rescue (plane guard), and anti-submarine roles, noted for its sturdy build and versatility from aircraft carriers and land bases. Developed by Piasecki Helicopter Corporation (later Boeing-Vertol), it entered service in the early 1950s with a single radial piston engine and compact fuselage.
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Piasecki HUP Retriever was a compact, tandem-rotor utility helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from 1949 until the mid-1960s. It was specifically designed for shipboard operations, featuring a small footprint that allowed it to fit on aircraft carrier elevators even with its rotor blades fully extended. Variant Differences The Retriever evolved through several versions to improve power and stability. HUP-1 Retriever: The initial production version introduced in 1949. It f
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Piasecki HUP Retriever was a compact, tandem-rotor utility helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from 1949 until the mid-1960s. It was specifically designed for shipboard operations, featuring a small footprint that allowed it to fit on aircraft carrier elevators even with its rotor blades fully extended. Variant Differences The Retriever evolved through several versions to improve power and stability. HUP-1 Retriever: The initial production version introduced in 1949. It f
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