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Bell 412 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Bell 412 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 260 vs 222 km/h, range 980 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 4,309 kg, built 1,300 vs 16,000 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Bell 412 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 1 August 1979 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1981 1959
Number produced 1300 units 16000 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.3 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 17.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 980 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 412 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 22 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.