OH6 A Cayuse In the late sixties this small helicopter became operative with the US Army during the Vietnam war Initially this aircraft was thought to be inadequate for difficult operating conditions The OH6 was renamed Loach & became a much appreciated reconnaissance helicopter due to its mobility & reliability About one hundred units were ordered by the US Army Later it was also produced for civilian use & at the same time was exported to many armed forces where it is still in use in its most recent versions Italeri suggests UH1C Gunship No 050 Scale 172 HH53 C Jolly Green Giant No 1035 Scale 172 UH1D Slick No 1247 Scale 172