Piasecki CH-21C Workhorse, 56-2159 / C-321, Pima Air & Space Museum
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Registration: 56-2159
Construction Number: C-321
Code Number: 62159
Model Piasecki CH-21C Workhorse
Operator: Pima Air & Space Museum
Airport: Tucson - Pima Air and Space Museum, USA - Arizona
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 13/05/1993
Date Submitted: 09/07/2009
Named `The Montana Kid` this Workhorse wears the Vietnam War markings of the 93rd Transportation Company (Light Heliciopter), US Army. They were used in the air assault role in Vietnam, however it was quickly evident that the climate and weather conditions in-country had negative affects on the CH-21's performance. They were found to be underpowered, limited in range and in need of defensive armament. They served until 1964 when they began to be replaced by the Bell UH-1.
Picture ID:1182089