H135M / EC365 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The H135M / EC365 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 38 years before the H135M / EC365 (1956 vs 1994).
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 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 |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 260 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 37 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.