AH-64 Apache vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The AH-64 Apache and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 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 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.3x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 19 years before the AH-64 Apache (1956 vs 1975).
| American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 30 September 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $33 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 | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 293 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,670 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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