The Iroquois was originally designated HU-1, hence the Huey nickname, which has remained in common use, despite the official redesignation to UH-1 in 1962.
O Iroquois foi orixinalmente designado HU-1, e de aí procede o alcume de Huey que segue usándose comunmente a pesar da redesignación oficial a UH-1 en 1962.