{"product_id":"custom-vertol-yuh-61","title":"Custom VERTOL YUH-61","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to engrave something unique?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck out our customization guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PlaneTags_CustomizationGuide.pdf?v=1732230631\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Vertol-YUH-61_hero01_480x269_7a089b0f-392f-464c-90af-75d8532e37f1.jpg?v=1702496759\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970’s the U.S. Army held an intense competition to select a replacement for the Bell UH-1 Iroquois. Three Boeing Vertol prototypes were among the contenders - introducing 73-21657, a YUH-61.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about it on our blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/boeing-vertol-yuh-61-from-prototype-to-legend\" title=\"Boeing Vertol YUH-61: From Prototype to Legend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eBoeing Vertol YUH-61: From Prototype to Legend.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Vertol-YUH-61_hero02_480x269_38b2cbdb-6636-47a9-a31d-2ecf36851ef4.jpg?v=1702496849\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e73-21657 was built for Boeing Vertol's entry into the Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS) competition. Its design featured a four-bladed, hingeless rotor system made from composite materials, which reduced weight and maintenance, and enhanced its performance and agility. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the YUH-61 ultimately lost to the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, the legacy of the YUH-61 set new standards and expectations for military helicopter design, influencing the evolution of rotorcraft for decades to come. In 2022, MotoArt found this long lost prototype and created PlaneTags from the damaged boom, preserving the cockpit as a whole. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Vertol-YUH-61_GALLERY01_480X600_82d46e20-436b-422b-b8a1-21abe4d902ed.jpg?v=1702497077\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss this limited edition whirlybird - get your Boeing Vertol YUH-61 PlaneTags now\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Vertol-YUH-61_GALLERY02_480X600_1245f7d4-e50c-45a2-8b1b-2ea1d28047c3.jpg?v=1702497516\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Vertol-YUH-61_sample_480x269_4f2a9483-1d4b-4c3c-8936-01ebdcd59a67.jpg?v=1703015071\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVERTOL YUH-61-73-21657\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/YUH-61_lineart.jpg?v=1702497691\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOEING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73-21657\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 PILOTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 FT 0 IN w\/4 BLADES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 FT 8.5 IN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 FT 6 IN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat Range: \u003c\/strong\u003e320 MI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156 KTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14,000 FT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e9,750 LB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff: \u003c\/strong\u003e17,700 LB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x GENERAL ELECTRIC T700-GE-700C TURBOSHAFT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"Light Gray","offer_id":51121803198629,"sku":"Custom YUH-61-Light Gray","price":77.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4682\/0005\/files\/YUH-61_Black_Hawk_Light-Gray_0256d843-fc76-4656-87af-19f284839ca5.jpg?v=1794178101","url":"https:\/\/shopnexoria.shop\/products\/custom-vertol-yuh-61","provider":"Westcliff Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}