H175 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The H175 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 53 years before the H175 (1956 vs 2009).

European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H175 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
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 🇺🇸 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 172.0 m²
Wingspan 14.8 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 18.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,259 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,603 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 662 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 55 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.