AW109 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The AW109 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 15 years before the AW109 (1956 vs 1971).
| Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 4 August 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 124 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 932 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 213 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW109 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 17 years before the AW109 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.