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AW109 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

AW109 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 311 vs 222 km/h, range 932 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 4,309 kg, built 124 vs 16,000 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
AW109 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 4 August 1971 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1976 1959
Number produced 124 units 16000 units
Average unit price $8 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 932 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 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.