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Bell 47 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Bell 47 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 169 vs 222 km/h, range 396 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 4,309 kg, built 5,600 vs 16,000 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Bell 47 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 1 January 1946 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1946 1959
Number produced 5600 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 100.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.6 m
Height 2.8 m 4.5 m
Length 9.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 396 km 510 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 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.