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HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

HH-52 Seaguard vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 176 vs 222 km/h, range 763 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 4,309 kg, built 175 vs 16,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell
First flight 14 May 1958 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1963 1959
Number produced 175 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.6 m
Height 4.9 m 4.5 m
Length 13.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 763 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 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.