NAM – Air Cavalry Troop (x6 Aircraft, x11 Figures)
Bring the full might of U.S. airmobile warfare to your tabletop with the NAM Air Cavalry Troop for Team Yankee: ‘Nam. Representing the elite 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), this set combines helicopters and dismounted infantry to capture the speed, flexibility, and firepower that defined American tactics during the Vietnam War.
Product Info:
The NAM Air Cavalry Troop includes everything you need to field a dynamic, helicopter-borne strike force capable of rapid deployment and devastating assaults across dense jungle terrain.
Includes:
– 6x Helicopters (UH-1 “Huey” transports and gunships)
– 11x Crew and Infantry Figures
– Designed for Team Yankee: ‘Nam gameplay
– Supplied unpainted and unassembled
About the Unit:
The U.S. Army’s Air Cavalry Troops revolutionized modern combat with their innovative use of helicopters to deliver troops, supplies, and fire support directly into battle. Featuring a mix of UH-1 Huey transports and armed variants, these units could strike anywhere, anytime—deploying soldiers into hot zones or providing gunship cover from above. The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) became synonymous with this strategy, combining mobility, aggression, and precision to dominate the skies and ground alike.
In-Game Role:
In Team Yankee: ‘Nam, the Air Cavalry Troop excels at rapid assault and flexible battlefield control. Use Hueys to insert infantry behind enemy lines, capture objectives, or flank entrenched positions while gunship variants provide suppressive fire. This unit embodies fast-strike tactics, giving players the tools to outmaneuver and overwhelm their opponents through speed and coordination.
Historical Context:
Air Cavalry tactics transformed the Vietnam War, turning the UH-1 Huey into one of the most iconic symbols of the conflict. From the Battle of Ia Drang onward, air mobility gave U.S. forces unmatched operational reach—allowing them to strike deep into enemy territory, extract wounded under fire, and provide continuous air support. The Air Cavalry Troop represents this innovation, bringing one of the war’s most recognizable and effective formations to life on your tabletop.
