Bell 214 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Bell 214 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 259 km/h for the Bell 214 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 214 has an operational range of 411 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,000 m for the Bell 214.
The Bell 214 has been produced in 405 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 14 years before the Bell 214 (1956 vs 1970).
| American medium-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1970s, utilized for military transport and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 405 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 182.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 259 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 411 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,804 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,442 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,180 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 214 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 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 Bell 214's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 214 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the Bell 214 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.