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Westland Lynx vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Westland Lynx vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 300 vs 222 km/h, range 528 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 4,309 kg, built 450 vs 16,000 units.

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Westland Lynx UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Bell
First flight 21 March 1971 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1978 1959
Number produced 450 units 16000 units
Average unit price $10 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 14.6 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 528 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland 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 Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 19 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland 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 Westland Lynx.