H-19 Chickasaw vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Overview

The H-19 Chickasaw and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 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 3,200 m for the H-19 Chickasaw.

The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H-19 Chickasaw first flew 7 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" (1949 vs 1956).

American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators.
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1728 units
Average unit price --
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 204.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 163 km/h β—‰
Operational range 720 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw 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 H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-19 Chickasaw is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,728 units of the H-19 Chickasaw.