AW139 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The AW139 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 45 years before the AW139 (1956 vs 2001).
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 571 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 AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 44 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,100 units of the AW139.