206 JetRanger vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
206 JetRanger Helicopter photo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 7300 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter photo
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 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 226 km/h â—‰
Operational range 624 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,737 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW â—‰
Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter profile drawing
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—‰
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger 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 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 7,300 units of the 206 JetRanger.