AW101 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The AW101 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively. Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 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 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 3.0x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 8 years before the AW101 (1956 vs 1964).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
| 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 AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 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 AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 40 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.