Ka-31 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Ka-31 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the Ka-31 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-31 has an operational range of 600 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 12,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-31 is 2.9x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
The Ka-31 has been produced in 28 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 31 years before the Ka-31 (1956 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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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 | 397.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 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 Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-31 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-31 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-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 36 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-31 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.