Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively. Top speed is 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has an operational range of 600 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in 269 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 41 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1956 vs 1997).

Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 269 units
Average unit price $-- million
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
Wingspan 13.0 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 205 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰
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 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 43 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.