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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 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 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.