HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 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 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 2 years before the HH-52 Seaguard (1956 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 175 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 |
| Wing area | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 763 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,765 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,306 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 540 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard 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 HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The HH-52 Seaguard is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the HH-52 Seaguard which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.