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CH-46 Sea Knight vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-46 Sea Knight
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Bell
First flight 22 April 1958 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1964 1959
Number produced 524 units 16000 units
Average unit price $14 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.6 m
Height 5.1 m 4.5 m
Length 13.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing Vertol and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight. At 11,000 kg MTOW, the CH-46 Sea Knight is 2.6x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $14M for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 2 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight (1956 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight 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 CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 5 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.