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MD-500 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

MD-500 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 282 vs 222 km/h, range 430 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 1,361 vs 4,309 kg, built 4,700 vs 16,000 units.

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
MD-500 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Bell
First flight 28 January 1982 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1967 1959
Number produced 4700 units 16000 units
Average unit price $4 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.5 m
Length 9.4 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 430 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 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 MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The MD-500 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 4,700 units of the MD-500.