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Djinn vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Djinn vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 130 vs 222 km/h, range 220 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 800 vs 4,309 kg, built 178 vs 16,000 units.

Sud-Ouest Djinn military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Djinn
Specifications
Djinn UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud-Ouest Bell
First flight 16 December 1953 22 October 1956
Year introduced -- 1959
Number produced 178 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.5 m
Length 5.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 220 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 800 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 360 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 179 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Djinn or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Djinn's 130 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Djinn or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Djinn's 220 km.
Which can fly higher, the Djinn 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 Djinn's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Djinn or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Djinn's 800 kg.
Which is larger, the Djinn or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Djinn's 5.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djinn or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 178 units of the Djinn.