AH-1Z Viper vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 44 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1956 vs 2000).

American twin-engine attack helicopter, developed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, extensively deployed in expeditionary and maritime operations.
Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 8 December 2000
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 195 units
Average unit price --
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Wing area 168.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 17.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 411 km/h β—‰
Operational range 690 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,579 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 189 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1Z Viper 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-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 51 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.