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H-37 Mojave vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

H-37 Mojave vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 209 vs 222 km/h, max takeoff weight 14,061 vs 4,309 kg, built 154 vs 16,000 units.

Sikorsky H-37 Mojave military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-37 Mojave
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
H-37 Mojave UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell
First flight 18 December 1953 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 154 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 378.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 14.6 m
Height 6.7 m 4.5 m
Length 19.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 209 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range -- km 510 km
Service ceiling 2,652 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,061 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 9,449 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the H-37 Mojave's 209 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the H-37 Mojave's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-37 Mojave 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-37 Mojave's 2,652 meters (8,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-37 Mojave has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,061 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-37 Mojave is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H-37 Mojave entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-37 Mojave or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 154 units of the H-37 Mojave.