WG-13 Lynx vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The WG-13 Lynx and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Bell respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the WG-13 Lynx vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The WG-13 Lynx has an operational range of 528 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 3,200 m for the WG-13 Lynx. The WG-13 Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $10M for the WG-13 Lynx vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 15 years before the WG-13 Lynx (1956 vs 1971).

British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War.
Westland WG-13 Lynx Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland
First flight 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 450 units
Average unit price $10 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 12.8 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 15.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 528 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 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 WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The WG-13 Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The WG-13 Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the WG-13 Lynx 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 WG-13 Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The WG-13 Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The WG-13 Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The WG-13 Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 19 years before the WG-13 Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WG-13 Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 450 units of the WG-13 Lynx.