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Ka-22 Hoop vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Kamov Ka-22 Hoop military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-22 Hoop
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
Ka-22 Hoop UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Bell
First flight 15 August 1959 22 October 1956
Year introduced -- 1959
Number produced 4 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 105.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.5 m 14.6 m
Height -- m 4.5 m
Length 27.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 375 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 450 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,500 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,045 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Ka-22 Hoop and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 375 km/h for the Ka-22 Hoop vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-22 Hoop has an operational range of 450 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 5,500 m for the Ka-22 Hoop. At 42,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-22 Hoop is 9.9x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The Ka-22 Hoop has been produced in 4 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 3 years before the Ka-22 Hoop (1956 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-22 Hoop is faster with a maximum speed of 375 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-22 Hoop 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 Ka-22 Hoop's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,500 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-22 Hoop is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-22 Hoop or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 4 units of the Ka-22 Hoop.