AH-1 Cobra vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
| American attack helicopter, distinguished for its service in the Vietnam War, designed for rapid frontline response and anti-armor operation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 7 September 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1116 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 277 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 570 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,579 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1 Cobra is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the AH-1 Cobra which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.