AH-6 Little Bird vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird. At 4,309 kg MTOW, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is 2.7x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 7 years before the AH-6 Little Bird (1956 vs 1963).

AH-6 Little Bird

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
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UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
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
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AH-6 Little Bird

Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 2.6 m ◉
Length 9.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 282 km/h ◉
Operational range 430 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,877 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg ◉
Empty weight 896 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW ◉

UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Wingspan 14.6 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 12.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 222 km/h ◉
Operational range 510 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,910 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,087 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW ◉

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 21 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.

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