Bell 47 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Bell 47 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 4,309 kg MTOW, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is 3.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Bell 47 first flew 10 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" (1946 vs 1956).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 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 | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 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 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 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 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 13 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 5,600 units of the Bell 47.