Bell 430 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The Bell 430 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $10M for the Bell 430 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 38 years before the Bell 430 (1956 vs 1994).
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 430 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 36 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.