KUH-1 Surion vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The KUH-1 Surion and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by KAI and Bell respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The KUH-1 Surion has an operational range of 828 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 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 2.0x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in 170 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $21M for the KUH-1 Surion vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 54 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1956 vs 2010).
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 828 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,228 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 KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion 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 KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 54 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.