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AW249 Fenice vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

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Specifications
AW249 Fenice UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Bell
First flight 12 August 2022 22 October 1956
Year introduced -- 1959
Number produced N/A 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.6 m
Height 4.3 m 4.5 m
Length 17.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 796 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The AW249 Fenice and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Leonardo and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the AW249 Fenice vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW249 Fenice has an operational range of 796 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The AW249 Fenice operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 66 years before the AW249 Fenice (1956 vs 2022).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW249 Fenice 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 AW249 Fenice or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.