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Bell 214 vs UH-1Y Venom

Bell 214 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 259 vs 304 km/h, range 411 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 8,391 kg, built 405 vs 160 units.

Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 214
Bell UH-1Y Venom military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1Y Venom
Specifications
Bell 214 UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 1 January 1970 20 December 2001
Year introduced 1972 2008
Number produced 405 units 160 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 182.4 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.9 m
Height 3.9 m 4.5 m
Length 14.6 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 259 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 411 km 240 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 3,442 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the Bell 214's 259 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 214 has a longer range at 411 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Bell 214's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Bell 214's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Bell 214's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 214 entered service first in 1972, 36 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 214 has been produced in greater numbers with 405 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.